Southwestern Risotto With Corn and Roasted Red Pepper

Risotto is a traditional Italian dish that is typically made with Arborio rice, which is known for its creamy texture when cooked.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Southwestern Risotto With Corn and Roasted Red Pepper

Cooking Method: Saute, Simmer Cuisine: Southwestern Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 clove Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large Red bell pepper, roasted and diced
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth and keep it warm.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until onion is translucent.
3. Add Arborio rice to the skillet and stir to coat the rice with the oil. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add a ladleful of warm vegetable broth to the skillet and stir until the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding the broth, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly, until the rice is cooked al dente, about 20 minutes.
5. Stir in the roasted red pepper, corn kernels, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and let the risotto rest for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
8. Serve the Southwestern risotto hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.