Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      teaspoons     virgin olive oil
   1      small         onion -- chopped
   1      cup           Italian arborio rice
   2      cups          vegetables stock
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
                        pepper to taste
   2      tablespoons   parmesan or
   2      tablespoons   Romano cheese

Preparation:

In a medium-size non-stick saucepan, heat oil and saute onion until tender. Add rice and cook, until, stirring, 2 or 3 minutes. Add stock and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Turn rice into a warm dish and season with pepper. Garnish with cheese. NOTE: This is a basic risotto rice . Many ingredients may be added, such as green onion, peas, sliced mushrooms, clams, shrimp, lean hamburger or chicken.