Sweet Pepper and Green Bean Risotto

Name: Sweet Pepper and Green Bean Risotto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 591 milliliters uncooked Arborio rice; 946 milliliters red bell pepper strips (about 3 peppers); 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 177 milliliters dry white wine; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 828 milliliters (2-inch) cut green beans (about 3/4 pound); 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 237 milliliters finely chopped onion; 57 grams 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 0 teaspoons saffron threads, crushed; 1 teaspoons salt; 1 kilograms vegetable broth; 473 milliliters water; 2 liters water; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

You can never have too many Mediterranean recipes, so give Sweet Pepper and Green Bean Risotto a try. One serving contains 358 calories, 9g of protein, and 6g of fat. For $2.12 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 8. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of vegetable broth, garlic cloves, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Cook beans in boiling water 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water until cool; drain.

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Water

Combine broth and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.

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Broth

Water

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Sauce Pan

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add onion; saut 3 minutes.

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Onion

Add bell pepper, thyme, and garlic; saut 5 minutes.

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Garlic

Thyme

Add rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium.

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Add wine and saffron; cook 2 minutes or until wine is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.

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Wine

Add 1 cup of broth mixture; cook 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.

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Broth

Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth mixture is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes total). Stir in beans; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.

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Beans

Broth

Remove from heat; stir in cheese, juice, salt, and black pepper.

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Cheese

Juice

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Serve immediately.

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Servings:

591milliliters

uncooked Arborio rice 946milliliters

red bell pepper strips (about 3 peppers)1teaspoons

freshly ground black pepper 177milliliters

dry white wine 3

garlic cloves, minced 828milliliters

(2-inch) cut green beans (about 3/4 pound)2Tbsps

fresh lemon juice 2Tbsps

olive oil 237milliliters

finely chopped onion 57grams

1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese 0teaspoons

saffron threads, crushed 1teaspoons

salt 1kilograms

vegetable broth 473milliliters

water 2liters

water 2teaspoons

chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

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 Piccini Chianti Classico with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 10 dollars per bottle.