Vegetable Risotto Recipe

Summary

Health IndexHealthyCuisine
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Nonfat chicken broth/Vegetable broth3 3⁄4 Cup (60 tbs)
 Chopped leeks1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Diced zucchini1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Diced carrot1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Asparagus tips1 Cup (16 tbs) (Steamed)
 Diced pepper1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Yellow Or Red)
 Chopped canned tomatoes1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (Fresh Or Low Sodium)
 Chopped parsley2 Tablespoon
 Dried marjoram1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Arborio rice1 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Simmer 3 1/2 cups of the broth in a small saucepan over low heat.
Keep warm.
Heat the remaining 1/4 cup broth in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add leeks.
Cook and stir for 3 minutes over medium heat.
Add more liquid if necessary during this process.
Add zucchini, carrot, asparagus tips, and yellow pepper.
Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring.
Stir in tomatoes, parsley, and marjoram.
Cook for 10 minutes, stirring several times.
Add rice and 1/2 cup of the warm broth.
Cook for 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
Add remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next.
Serve immediately.
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