Jul 14 2026
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Vegetarian Risotto Recipe

Inspired by Meritage
Time40m
Serves4

With seasonal vegetables

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat until simmering. Keep warm on low heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

  3. 3

    Add Carrots, Zucchini, and Bell Pepper

    Stir in the diced carrot, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Add Arborio Rice

    Add the Arborio rice to the pot and stir well for about 2 minutes until the rice is slightly translucent.

Cooking the Risotto

  1. 5

    Add Broth Gradually

    Pour in 1 cup of the warm vegetable broth and stir gently until it is almost completely absorbed by the rice.

  2. 6

    Continue Adding Broth

    Continue adding the broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until the liquid is absorbed before adding the next cup. This process should take about 18-20 minutes.

  3. 7

    Add Frozen Peas and Season

    When the rice is creamy and al dente, stir in the frozen peas, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  4. 8

    Finish with Parmesan and Parsley

    Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley until combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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