Sweet Pepper and Green Bean Risotto
Photography: Photo: Karry Hosford; 
Having all of the necessary ingredients prepared before beginning a risotto is best because the dish needs constant attention once it is started.
| Servings:8 servings (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups) | Prep Time:n/a | Cook Time:n/a |
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups (2-inch) cut green beans (about 3/4 pound)
- 2 quarts water
- 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 4 cups red bell pepper strips (about 3 peppers)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- poly fat:0.4 g
- saturated fat:1.7 g
- protein:10.4 g
- carbohydrate:67.3 g
- calories from fat:15 %
- fiber:4.1 g
- mono fat:3 g
- iron:1.4 mg
- fat:6 g
- sodium:900 mg
- cholesterol:5 mg
- calcium:140 mg
- calories:371
directions
Cook beans in boiling water 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water until cool; drain.
Combine broth and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add bell pepper, thyme, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Add wine and saffron; cook 2 minutes or until wine is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup of broth mixture; cook 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth mixture is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes total). Stir in beans; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, juice, salt, and black pepper. Serve immediately.
