When the autumn chill sets in, there's nothing quite like a hot bowl of risotto for dinner. This creamy Italian dish offers endless flavour and topping options, often tasting more luxurious than your average pasta. However, making risotto can be a meticulous process, requiring around 40 minutes of careful cooking and constant stirring.
But what if you're pressed for time but still fancy that risotto-like texture and taste? There's a simple alternative that's just as tasty. Recipe creator Dishes By Daisy has devised a 'cheat' risotto recipe , packed with the delightful flavours of garlic and chicken, that takes significantly less time to prepare. By swapping risotto rice for orzo, the cooking time is drastically cut down, and each serving costs only £1.
35. This makes it an ideal budget-friendly, low-waste meal that the whole family will love. It can be prepared in less than 20 minutes, making it perfect for those busy weeknights when time is tight, reports the Express.
Despite this, it still tastes 'delicious', says Daisy, and is also a great way to use up any leftover chicken or vegetables in your fridge. Here's everything you need to make this Cheat's risotto. Cheat's risotto Ingredients 2 garlic cloves 250g leftover chicken 300g orzo 700ml stock (add gradually, you may need more or less depending on the temp you cook it at) seasoning of choice (paprika, herbs etc) Frozen spinach or any other leftover vegetables 30g hard Italian cheese Method Finely chop up your garlic clov.