Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto With Mozzarella

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Delicious Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto Recipe With Mozzarella

Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto With Mozzarella

by The Chefin Risotto

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

502

Sugar

Fat

15g

Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto with Mozzarella is an indulgent Italian dish that's sure to please. Risotto is a classic Italian rice dish that's known for its creamy texture and ability to be flavored with just about anything. This particular version features sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. It's rich and cheesy, with the added bonus of tomato sweetness and a garlicky kick. Serve it as a side dish or make it the star of the show for a delicious vegetarian meal.

Instructions

1.	In a pot, heat the vegetable stock until it simmers.
2.	Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for about 10 minutes, then drain and chop.
3.	In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onions and rice for 3-4 minutes.
4.	Add the sun-dried tomatoes and stir for an additional minute.
5.	Begin adding the hot stock to the rice mixture, one ladle at a time while stirring constantly.
6.	Continue stirring until the rice absorbs all the liquid, then add another ladle.
7.	Repeat step 6 until the rice is cooked through and creamy (about 20-30 minutes).
8.	Remove from heat and stir in the mozzarella, parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper.
9.	Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan and basil if desired.

PROS

This risotto is creamy, cheesy, and full of the delicious flavor of sun-dried tomatoes.

It’s also vegetarian, making it a great option for meatless meals.

CONS

Risotto can be time-consuming and requires constant attention while cooking.

It also contains a fair amount of cheese, which makes it high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sun-dried tomatoes are packed with nutrients like lycopene, an antioxidant that supports heart health and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers.
Risotto made with arborio rice is a good source of carbohydrates, providing sustained energy.

	5 1/2 cups vegetable stock
	1/3 cup sun-dried tomato
	1 onion , chopped
	2 cups arborio rice
	1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
	1 cup grated parmesan cheese
	1/4 cup fresh basil , chopped
	to taste salt and pepper