PB & J Rise Up Risotto

Risotto's creamy texture makes it a good choice as a hot cereal on a cold winter's morning. To make ahead, prepare through step five; save the fruit and nut topping until you're ready to reheat and serve.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups water
• 1½ cups Arborio or other short-grain rice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 cups or more unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup fruit preserves of choice
• Zest of 1 orange
• ½ cup each: fresh cherries, sliced toasted almonds
• Orange slices for garnish
• Cinnamon

Directions

1. In a medium Teflon™ nonstick coated saucepan, bring water to a boil.
2. Stir in rice and salt; cook uncovered over medium heat until the water is absorbed. Watch carefully to avoid scorching the pan.
3. Meanwhile, warm milk in microwave; add ½ cup at a time to the rice/salt mixture, stirring constantly to absorb, until only ½ cup of milk remains.
4. Stir the honey into the pot and then add the remaining ½ cup milk.
5. Remove from the heat heat and stir in the peanut butter and preserves.
6. Serve in pre-heated bowls and garnish with cherries, almonds, a dash of cinnamon and an orange twist.