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Mexican Corn Risotto

 

A quick Mexican-inspired risotto...
 

1 Tbs 

 

unsalted butter

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

¼ tsp 

 

ground cumin

 

1 cup 

 

arborio rice

 

Two 14.5-ounce 

 

cans reduced-sodium chicken broth

 

10 ounce 

 

package frozen sweet corn

 

¼ cup 

 

whipping cream or half and half cream

 

1 cup 

 

(packed) grated Monterey Jack cheese

 

2 Tbs 

 

chopped jalapeños

 

 

 

sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

 

 

1

Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-heat. Add garlic and cumin; sauté 1 minute. Mix in rice. Add broth and frozen corn and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until rice is tender and mixture is slightly thick and creamy, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.

2

Add cream, cheese and jalapenos and stir until mixture is heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro.

 

 Recipe Source

Modified from Bon Appetit
 

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