Risotto with Peas and Peppers Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Vegetable broth1 Can (10oz)
 Water2 3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vegetable cooking spray
 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Arborio rice, uncooked
 Dried tomato1/4 Cup (16 tbs), diced
 2/3 cup frozen English peas, thawed
 Parmesan cheese2/3 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 1/3 cup commercial roasted red pepper, drained and chopped
 Italian seasoning1 Teaspoon, dried
 Pepper1/2 Teaspoon

Directions

Combine broth and water in a medium saucepan; place over medium heat.
Cover and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low, and keep warm. (Do not boil.)
Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray; place over medium-low heat until hot.
Add rice and 1 cup simmering broth mixture.
Cook, stirring constantly, until most of liquid is absorbed.
Add 1 1/2 cups broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring constantly until each 1/2 cup addition is absorbed.
Stir in tomato.
Add remaining 2 cups broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring constantly until each 1/2 cup addition is absorbed. (Rice will be tender and will have a creamy consistency.)
Add peas and remaining ingredients, stirring until cheese melts; serve immediately.
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