Bell Pepper Risotto

Submitted by pura vida

"Use whatever veggies you have on hand."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced fine
• 2 garlic cloves, diced
• 1 cup arborio rice
• 1 1⁄2 cups diced bell peppers (red, yellow, green, orange)
• 4 cups heated vegetable stock
• 1⁄2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

directions

1. Melt butter in a deep skillet with the olive oil. Saute the onion for 2 minutes, or just until softened. Add the garlic, and saute for another minute. Add the arborio rice. Toast the rice until lightly browned. Add peppers and saute briefly.
2. Add the heated stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until incorporated. When it has been completely absorbed (usually ablut 3 or 4 minutes), and another 1/2 cup stock. Repeat until all stock has been used. Remove risotto from heat and stir in cheese until melted.