SPRING GREEN RISOTTO

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Once a week I create a new recipe for my blog, An Officer and a Vegan. I first made this risotto when I needed something cheerful and comforting. It would be fantastic with asparagus, zucchini or summer squash, but use whatever veggies are in season. -Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable stock
1 to 1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine or additional vegetable stock
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring stock and water to a simmer; keep hot. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until rice is coated., Stir in wine and thyme. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook and stir until wine is absorbed. Add hot stock mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring after each addition until stock has been absorbed; continue until the rice is tender but firm to the bite and the mixture is creamy. Stir in spinach, peas, cheese, vinegar, salt and pepper; heat through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.