McCann's Irish Oatmeal Risotto

By Tangie2010

Ingredients

• 2 cups McCann’s Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil (or butter)
• 1/4 cup Minced Shallots
• 2 Cloves Garlic, peeled and minced
• 5-6 cups Hot Strong Unsalted Defatted Chicken or Beef Broth
• 2 Tbsp Minced Fresh Parsley
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Pinch saffron for color (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1) Heat olive oil in heavy saucepan over medium high heat. When hot, add shallots and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in the oats and sauté for about 5 minutes or until oats are glistening.

2) Begin by adding the hot broth 1/2 cup at a time (and saffron if used), stirring continuously, until each 1/2 cup has been absorbed. When oats have absorbed enough broth to be a rich, creamy texture with a bit of bite left, remove from heat.

3) Stir in parsley, lemon juice, cheese, salt and pepper.
Serve hot.