Risotto With Fresh Mozzarrella, Grape Tomatoes and

Name: Risotto With Fresh Mozzarrella, Grape Tomatoes and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 4 ½ cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 cups chopped leeks; 1 ½ cups abrorio rice or 1 ½ cups other medium grain rice; ⅓ cup dry white wine; ¼ cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup halved grape tomatoes; ¼ cup chopped basil; 5 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, finely diced

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 ½ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups chopped leeks
1 ½ cups abrorio rice or 1 ½ cups other medium grain rice
⅓ cup dry white wine
¼ cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
¼ cup chopped basil
5 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, finely diced

1
Bring vinegar to boil over medium heat.
2
Cook until slightly syrupy and reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 4 minutes.
3
set aside.
4
Bring broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan but do not oil.
5
Keep warm.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium high heat.
7
Add leek to pan;saute 3 minutes or until tender.
8
Add rice; cook 2 minutes stirring constantly.
9
Stir in wine and cook 1 minute until liquid is nearly absorbed.
10
Stir in broth in ladle full portions, and stir constantly while being absorbed, about 25 minutes.
11
Stir in half and half, salt and pepper, cook 2 minutes.
12
remove from heat and stir in tomatoes, basil and cheese.
13
Place in serving bowls and drizzle each serving and with 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic syrup and 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.

877

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 4 ½ cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 cups chopped leeks, and more.

Yes, Risotto With Fresh Mozzarrella, Grape Tomatoes and Basil falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Risotto With Fresh Mozzarrella, Grape Tomatoes and Basil

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Variations & substitutions

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