Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil

Name: Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 355 milliliters Arborio rice or other medium-grain rice; 3 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 79 milliliters dry white wine; 2 Tbsps extravirgin olive oil, divided; 1 liters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 59 milliliters chopped fresh basil; 237 milliliters halved grape tomatoes; 59 milliliters half-and-half; 473 milliliters chopped leek; 142 grams fresh mozzarella cheese, finely diced; 1 teaspoon salt

Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This side dish has 352 calories, 10g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up arborio rice, less-sodium chicken broth, wine, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place vinegar in a small, heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until slightly syrupy and reduced to 1 tablespoon (about 4 minutes). Set aside.

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Bring broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm.

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Broth

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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Add leek to pan; saut 3 minutes or until tender.

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Leek

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Add rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, and cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook 5 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium.

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Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes total). Stir in half-and-half, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes.

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