Creamy Brown Rice Risotto

Ingredients:

• 1 cup short grain brown rice or brown sushi rice
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
• 12 ounces mixed mushrooms thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 red bell pepper cored and diced
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth room temperature or chicken broth
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• sea salt
• fresh ground black pepper to taste
• truffle oil

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium-high combine the rice and 2 cups water Bring to a boil then cover reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes
• Remove the pan from the heat leaving it covered The rice will not be completely cooked and there will be some water in the pan Set aside
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat the oil Add the onion and mushrooms then saute until just starting to brown about 3 to 4 minutes Add the wine and stir vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes to deglaze the pan When the wine comes to a simmer add the bell pepper and the rice along with any liquid in the pan Stir well
• Add the broth and stir well Bring to a simmer and cook stirring frequently to prevent sticking until the liquid has thickened and reduced about 10 minutes Stir in the cornstarch mixture then cook for another minute Stir in the cheese until melted Season with salt and pepper If desired drizzle with truffle oil just before serving