June 19, 2009

Roasted Spring Vegetable Risotto

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients:
1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 cups whole baby carrots cut in lengthwise quarters
6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium assorted peppers (yellow, red, green), cut into 1-inch strips
2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, cut into diagonal slices
1 cup halved fresh medium mushrooms
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3 1/2 cups Swanson® Vegetable Broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/3 cups uncooked Arborio rice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 17x11-inch roasting pan with cooking spray.
2. Mix asparagus, carrots, onions, peppers, squash, mushrooms, rosemary and 1/4 cup broth in prepared pan.
3. Roast 20 minutes or until done, stirring once. Prepare risotto while the vegetables are roasting.
4. Heat oil in saucepan. Add rice. Cook and stir for 2 minutes Add 1/2 cup broth and cook until broth is absorbed. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until all broth is absorbed before adding more. (Total cooking time: 25 minutes)
5. Add vegetables and cheese. Heat through. Serve immediately.

Swanson Kitchen Tip: This recipe is also great using Swanson® Certified Organic Vegetable Broth in place of regular vegetable broth.

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