When I was a kid, having rice with dinner meant plain white rice, maybe with a touch of butter. I was never a fan. My dad actually had a pretty good solution - he would use the flavoring packets from Top Ramen (he only used half of the packet for his noodles to avoid excessive amounts of sodium, so the other half of the seasonings ended up in the rice...there's something about dads in the kitchen - they always have their own take on recipes!) If only my parents had tried this simple Italian take on rice - it's a great way to combine veggies and grains all in one healthy, easy way.
Check out the recipe:
Butternut Squash Risotto
