Tomato and Mint Pesto Risotto Recipe

Name: Tomato and Mint Pesto Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, quartered; 2 cups mint leaves; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 7 cups light chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced; 2 cups arborio or vialone nano rice (14 ounces); 1 cup dry white wine; 1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves, quartered
2 cups mint leaves
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
7 cups light chicken stock or low-sodium broth
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 cups arborio or vialone nano rice (14 ounces)
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
In a blender, combine the garlic, mint, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice and puree until smooth.
2
Scrape into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
4
Cover and keep hot over low heat.
5
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.
6
Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the rice and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.
8
Add the white wine and boil, stirring, until almost evaporated.
9
Add enough hot stock to just cover the rice and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it has been absorbed.
10
Continue adding stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until it is absorbed and the rice is just tender and very creamy, about 20 minutes.
11
Stir the tomatoes into the risotto and cook until heated through.
12
Remove from the heat and stir in the mint pesto and the Parmesan.
13
Season with salt and pepper, spoon into bowls and serve right away.

1607

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, quartered, 2 cups mint leaves, 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tomato and Mint Pesto Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Tomato and Mint Pesto Risotto

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