Swiss One-Pot Cheesy Vegetable and Pancetta Rice — FamilyPlate recipe🍚

Swiss One-Pot Cheesy Vegetable and Pancetta Rice

A quick, creamy, and cheesy Swiss-inspired one-pot rice dish loaded with colorful vegetables and crunchy pancetta, perfect for a nutritious lunch that the kids will enjoy!

🇨🇭 Swiss
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
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Cooking Style
Kid-Friendly

Nutrition (per serving)

450kcal
Calories
18g
Protein
53g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup pancetta, diced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced pancetta and sauté until it's crispy, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavor.

  4. 4

    Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the broccoli and bell pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice is creamy and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Add the frozen peas and Swiss cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the peas are heated through.

  7. 7

    Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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