FRESH VEGETABLE RISOTTO
Classic risotto is an Italian short grain rice simmered and constantly stirred so it slowly absorbs the cooking liquid, resulting in a creamy, delicious dish. This one is flavored with colorful vegetables and two cheeses.
Provided by BeccaB3c
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan cook the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in hot oil till onion is tender but not brown.
- Stir in the rice- Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in another saucepan bring the vegetable or chicken broth to a boil; reduce heat and simmer.
- Slowly add 1 cup of the broth to the rice mixture, stirring constantly.
- Continue to cook and stir till liquid is absorbed.
- Add 1/2 cup broth and the asparagus or broccoli to the rice mixture, stirring constantly.
- Continue to cook and stir till liquid is absorbed.
- Add 1 cup more broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly till the broth has been absorbed.
- This should take about 15 minutes.
- Stir in tomato, carrot, and the remaining 1/2 cup broth.
- Cook and stir till rice is slighly creamy and just tender.
- Stir in fontina or Muenster cheese, Parmesan cheese, and basil or parsley.
- If desired, garnish with some tomato slices- Serve immediately.
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