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Healthy Italian Risotto

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Arborio Rice
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 medium Onion, Chopped
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 medium Zucchini, Diced
  • 1 cup Tomatoes, Diced
  • 2 tbsp Basil, Chopped
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • To Taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until golden.
  2. Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir continuously until the rice is coated with the oil and toasted lightly.
  3. Begin adding the vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously. Allow each ladle-full to be almost completely absorbed before adding the next.
  4. When half the broth is remaining, add the diced zucchini and tomatoes. Continue incorporating the broth as before, until all is used and the risotto is creamy.
  5. Finish by stirring in the chopped basil and grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.