Sweet Pepper and Green Bean Risotto

Sweet Pepper and Green Bean Risotto
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.

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Cook beans in boiling water 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water until cool; drain.
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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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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add onion; saut 3 minutes.
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Add bell pepper, thyme, and garlic; saut 5 minutes.
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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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Add 1 cup of broth mixture; cook 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
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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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Remove from heat; stir in cheese, juice, salt, and black pepper.
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Serve immediately.

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.
Piccini Chianti Classico
Piccini Chianti Classico
A complex and persistent nose filled with notes of cherry and wild berries. The palate is well structured, elegant, round and smooth with fruity notes and soft tannins and a long finish. An ideal pairing for grilled red meat and pasta al ragu. Blend: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score37
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