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

The recipe Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in about 45 minutes. One portion of this dish contains about 10g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 352 calories. For $2.08 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. A mixture of leek, grape tomatoes, pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.

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 the 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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Cooking Oil

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Add leek; saut 3 minutes or until tender.

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Leek

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

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Broth

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Add the 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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Pepper