375 g Easy-cook American long-grain rice or; easy-cook Italian risotto rice
500 ml Hot vegetable stock;
1 Garlic clove; crushed
1 Onion; sliced finely
3 tb sliced fresh parsley
100 ml Dry white wine;
500 g Courgettes; sliced
Pepper
1 tb Olive oil
Directions
Step #1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan, and fry over a medium heat for 5-10 mins or until soft, add the onion & courgettes, stirring every once in awhile.
Step #2 Add the garlic & chilli powder, if using, & cook for a further 2 mins.
Step #3 Add the rice & stir for 2 mins until it is coated with oil.
Step #4 Add the wine & let simmer, uncovered, until all the wine has been absorbed, stirring frequently.
Step #5 Add 100ml (3 1/2 floz) hot stock & continue simmering until it has been absorbed, stirring frequently.
Step #6 Continue adding the stock, simmering until it has been absorbed between each addition, until all the stock has been used & the rice is just tender.
Step #7 The whole process should take 20-25 mins.
Step #8 Spice up this with pepper, stir in the the parsley & parmesan, & serve.