This blog post includes a delicious toddler recipe for Rizotto – an Italian-style rice dish. Perfect for picky eaters, this dish is packed full of vegetables and flavor that will have your little ones asking for more. With clear instructions and helpful tips, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your next family meal. Nutritious and easy to make, give Rizotto a try and watch your toddler’s face light up!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Rizotto, Italian Cuisine, Arbrorio Rice
• Calories: 600
• Protein: 9.8 g
• Carbs: 95 g
• Fats: 10 g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 first onion, finely diced
• 200g Arborio Rice
• 1 cup white wine
• 500ml vegetable intense stock
• 100g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, making sure to not let it burn. Then add the finely diced onion and cook until translucent, around 5 minutes.
3. Then add the Arborio rice and cook for a few minutes stirring continuously.
4. When the rice is hot, add the white wine, stirring until it’s all been absorbed by the rice.
5. Now, pour in the vegetable intense stock, ½ cup at a time, stirring continously.
6. Once all the stock has been absorbed, turn off the heat and add the butter, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped flat-leaf parsley, and pepper to taste. Mix everything together and turn off the heat.
7. Serve the Rizotto and enjoy the delicious Italian flavor with the family! “Buon Appetito!”

Recommended Sides

• Roasted vegetables
• Freshly made salad
• Grilled fish
• Garlic bread

This recipe is especially suitable for picky children since it can be seasoned with black pepper instead of salt and is gluten-free due to the use of Arborio rice.