Easy Risotto

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 C. arborio rice (you can use regular white rice if you'd like)
1/4 C. sparkling white grape juice
1 1/2 C. chicken broth
Pepper
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

-In small/med saucepan heat butter and oil on medium heat until butter is melted, add onion powder, parsley and rice. Stir rice continuously until the ends of the grains are beginning to become translucent.
-Add white grape juice and continue to stir until liquid has absorbed
-Add 1/2 C. broth and continue to stir until liquid has absorbed then add another 1/2 C. broth, continue to stir, add remaining 1/2 C. broth and continue to stir constantly until rice is creamy and liquid has been absorbed
-Add Parmesan and pepper to taste, stir well and serve!

~Risotto is always good but I really love it most in the colder months, I even make this for breakfast or lunch on occasion. It only takes about 20-30 minutes and can serve 1 person as a main dish or 2 people as a side dish.