Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil

Name: Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 237 milliliters dry Arborio rice; 2 teaspoons butter; 118 milliliters dry white wine; 59 milliliters chopped fresh basil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 59 milliliters (1/4-inch) diced fresh mozzarella cheese; 177 milliliters chopped onion; 1 teaspoons salt; 946 milliliters organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil a try. One serving contains 145 calories, 3g of protein, and 2g of fat. This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up mozzarella cheese, grape tomatoes, vegetable broth, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes.

Instructions

Combine first 3 ingredients in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 2 minutes or until tender. Set aside.

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Microwave broth in a glass bowl at HIGH 4 minutes or until hot. Stir rice and hot broth into onion mixture; microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 10 minutes. Stir in wine; microwave at HIGH an additional 10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed, stirring twice. Stir in tomatoes, basil, and salt. Gently fold in cheese.

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Tomato

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Broth

Onion

Rice

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Servings:

237milliliters

dry Arborio rice 2teaspoons

butter 118milliliters

dry white wine 59milliliters

chopped fresh basil 2

garlic cloves, minced 1pint

grape tomatoes, halved 59milliliters

(1/4-inch) diced fresh mozzarella cheese 177milliliters

chopped onion 1teaspoons

salt 946milliliters

organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Casan Emma Chianti Classico with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 21 dollars per bottle.