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Vegetarian Tomato Risotto
5 from 3 votes

Vegetarian Tomato Risotto

This creamy Vegetarian Tomato Risotto is infused with flavor from a San Marzano tomato broth.  It just might be better than your grandma's risotto! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 418 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 28 oz San Marzano Tomatoes crushed or whole
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 onion sweet, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese plus extra for topping
  • 2 tbsp basil fresh or freeze dried

Instructions

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  1. Start by preparing the tomato-vegetable stock. In a large blender, puree the San Marzano tomatoes and vegetable broth. Work in batches if your blender is not large enough. Set aside. 
  2. In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp of the butter. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until starting to turn golden.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for additional 30 seconds. 
  4. Add the Arborio rice. Stir to coat with the butter. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until just lightly toasted. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
  5. Turn heat to medium-low. Add ¼ cup of the tomato-vegetable stock and stir slowly until fully absorbed. 
  6. Continue to add liquid into the rice in small increments, about ¼ cup at the time. Each time you add liquid, slowly stir the risotto until the stock is fully absorbed into the rice. It is a slow process - it will take you 45-60 minutes to get all the liquid into the risotto! 
  7. Hint: If you go to quickly and feel like you need additional liquid, just use some extra plain vegetable broth or even a bit of water.
  8. Taste the risotto when you think it's done. If it's not tender (to your preference) yet, cook longer. Continue adding liquid so the risotto retains a slightly soupy quality.
  9. When the risotto is cooked to your liking, stir in the remaining butter and the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve garnished with basil and extra parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 1433mg (60%) Potassium 480mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1140IU (23%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 252mg (25%) Iron 4.7mg (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418

% Daily Value*

Calories 418kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 1433mg 60%
Potassium 480mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1140IU 23%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 252mg 25%
Iron 4.7mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.