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Roasted tomato risotto recipe

Roasted tomato risotto recipe

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This simple summer risotto recipe is a perfect vegetarian midweek meal for all the family. Sweet roasted tomatoes and fragrant basil give a bright, fresh flavour to this Italian classic. See method

  • Serves 4
  • 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook
  • 454 calories / serving
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 x 230g packs sweet vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered
  • 300g arborio risotto rice
  • 100ml white wine (optional)
  • 1 vegetable stock cube, made up with 1.5ltr hot water
  • 75g vegetarian Italian style hard cheese, grated
  • 30g pack fresh cut basil, finely chopped, reserving a few leaves to serve

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    1915kj
    454kcal
    23%
  • Fat

    13g 18%
  • Saturates

    5g 24%
  • Sugars

    6g 7%
  • Salt

    1.8g 29%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 74.8g Protein 14g Fibre 3.4g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. In a large pan, heat 1 tbsp oil over a medium heat and gently fry the onion for 5 mins until soft.
  2. Meanwhile, put the quartered tomatoes on a baking tray. Drizzle with 1 tbsp oil, season and roast for 20 mins until tender.
  3. Add the rice to the pan with the onion and stir well for 1 min until coated in oil. Pour over the wine, if using, and bubble for 1 min. Slowly add the stock, a ladle at a time, until almost all the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. Continue until all the stock has been added and the rice is tender. This will take about 20-25 mins.
  4. Stir through the cheese, chopped basil and tomatoes, and season to taste. Scatter with the basil leaves to serve.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines

In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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