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Healthy French Vegetable Risotto

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium, chopped onion
  • 2 , minced garlic cloves
  • 1.5 cups arborio rice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1.5 cups, chopped asparagus
  • 1 medium, sliced zucchini
  • 1 large, chopped bell pepper
  • 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup, grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup, chopped fresh basil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, asparagus, zucchini, and bell pepper, sauté until tender. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil, then add the arborio rice, stirring to coat in oil. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Begin adding the dry white wine to the skillet a little at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed by the rice. Continue this step with the vegetable broth, adding it one cup at a time and always waiting for the previous liquid to be absorbed before adding more.
  4. Once all liquid is absorbed, reduce heat to low and add the sautéed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and grated parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine, and allow cheese to melt fully.
  5. Season the risotto with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.