This creamy main dish gets a splash of color with the addition of zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. With much less butter than in a typical risotto recipe and no wine, there’s no running around for ingredients you don’t have on hand! The result is a lovely, light flavor in a very filling meal.
Ingredients
- 7 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups Arborio rice, uncooked
- ½ medium zucchini, thinly sliced with a vegetable peeler
- 10 sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan (or mozzarella) cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, or to taste (Optional)
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Bring vegetable or chicken stock to a boil in a medium stock pot, then reduce heat to a low simmer.
Step 2
Melt butter in a large, heavy bottomed stock pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook for 2 minutes, or until softened. Add the rice and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted. Gradually ladle in simmering vegetable stock, stirring continuously. Risotto will become "creamy" and slightly sticky, yet still firm in the center, or al dente.
Step 3
When almost finished, stir in the zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, and thyme, adding stock as needed and stirring continuously. Stir in basil and 3 tablespoons cheese just before serving. Divide risotto among 6 bowls, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and season with pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 364 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Cholesterol10mg | 3% |
Sodium699mg | 30% |
Total Carbohydrate71g | 26% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 29% |
Calcium96mg | 7% |
Iron2mg | 10% |
Potassium196mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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