Herb And Dried Tomato Risotto (gift Mix)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups arborio rice
• 3/4 cup snipped dried tomatoe (not oil-packed)
• 8 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine bouillon granules and spices together in a small bowl. divide equally among 4 half-pint canning jars to create the first layer.
• 2 snip the tomatoes into small pieces with kitchen scissors and divide them evenly among your jars to create the next layer.
• 3 top off each jar with the rice - filling to the top (you may need a little more or less rice than the recipe calls for - i don't measure the rice out i just fill each jar to the top!).
• 4 attach the following preparation directions to each jar.
• 5 additional ingredients provided by the recipient:.
• 6 3 cups of water.
• 7 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese.
• 8 in a large, heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil and add the contents of the jar.
• 9 stir well and return to a boil; reduce heat cover and simmer for 20 minutes (do not lift the cover).
• 10 remove from the heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
• 11 rice should be tender but slightly firm. stir in the cheese and enjoy!
• 12 makes 6 (1/2-cup) servings.