Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto with Two Cheeses

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time:35 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 small eggplant
  • ½ zucchini
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • ½ red bell pepper
  • ½ yellow bell pepper
  • 300 g Arborio rice
  • 300 ml tomato juice
  • 500 ml vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 40 g grated mozzarella cheese
  • 40 g Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cut the eggplant and zucchini into small cubes.
  • Sprinkle the eggplant cubes with salt and let them sit in a colander for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse and drain the cubes afterward.
  • Finely chop the onion.
  • Drain the sun-dried tomatoes (reserve 4 tablespoons of the oil).
  • Cut the bell peppers into half strips.
  • Mix the tomato juice with the broth.
  • Heat the reserved tomato oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion until soft and translucent (but not brown).
  • Squeeze the garlic clove into the skillet, then add the eggplant, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, and oregano.
  • Cook while stirring for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the rice to the skillet.
  • Stir well and cook, stirring constantly until the rice grains become translucent.
  • Pour in 100ml of the tomato broth mixture and stir the rice.
  • Let the rice simmer over medium-low heat in an open pan until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Gradually add the remaining broth mixture, waiting until the previous amount is almost absorbed before adding more.
  • Stir regularly.
  • The risotto is done when the rice grains are al dente.
  • Stir in the grated cheeses until melted.
  • Continue heating until the cheese is fully melted.
  • Season the risotto with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this flavorful dish with a light-bodied red wine such as a Pinot Noir or a medium-bodied white wine like a Chardonnay. Both options will complement the richness of the cheeses and the medley of Mediterranean flavors.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 65 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 10 g | Sugar: 10 g
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Course Cheese / Main Dish / Rice
Cuisine Italian