Lundberg Risotto Alfredo Parmesan Cheese

Lundberg Risotto Alfredo Parmesan Cheese
Photograph Copyright 2012 by Kelsey Wyatt

Lundberg makes a number of gluten free rice-based entrees such as various types of risotto and rice cakes and if you're interested in something cheesy, the Parmesan cheese alfredo style risotto might be the ticket. One of the constant elements of many of the offerings from this company is that they like to put a hint of garlic into just about everything they make and this is likely the case here as well as this flavor seems to have a bit of a kick to it (which could be garlic or some other sort of similar spice).

Lundberg Risotto Alfredo Parmesan Cheese
Photograph Copyright 2012 by Kelsey Wyatt

It's also worth pointing out that making Lundberg Risotto Alfredo Parmesan Cheese does require a little practice, as it's quite easy to end up having a rather mushy bowl of something that's supposed to resemble rice rather than a type of food with the proper definition and separation of a classic bowl of risotto. I haven't been able to make risotto that looks like what is on the front of the box (and I've tried a half dozen flavors at this point).

So advice for anyone who hasn't made risotto before: read the back of the box for the directions and don't try to treat this meal as a regular bowl of rice. Risotto is different and it's made differently. Just like regular rice, risotto does have a pretty decent calorie count so nobody's diet will be torpedoed by eating a bowl of this particular dish.

Despite the alternative cooking method that is required (the rice is sauteed and not just added to a boiling pot of water), anyone who likes flavored rice dishes should enjoy - or should be able to find a flavor of risotto to enjoy - something of what the Lundberg folks have to offer. Their boxed risotto options are all organic and gluten free and are usually not priced too extravagantly either.

Lundberg Risotto Alfredo Parmesan Cheese
Photograph Copyright 2012 by Kelsey Wyatt

Lundberg Risotto Alfredo Parmesan Cheese Report Card

What They Got Right:

There are many different flavors of risotto that are available from Lundberg and chances are there's a flavor to suit anyone's tastes. The alfredo Parmesan flavor is definitely one of the milder varieties, so if you're looking for a nice accompaniment to a simple chicken dish or some meaty main course, this might be the best flavor to choose. It's also likely fine as a main dish as well or perhaps as a lunch option.

What Could Improve:

There needs to be a section of tips on the back of this box to teach people who aren't able to make a classic plate of risotto. Seriously. This is like the Olympics of rice style dishes. Perhaps this author just isn't a saute master. Yet.