Name: Roasted Vegetable Risotto
Cook time: 59 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup of tomato (diced); 1 bell pepper (diced); 2 cups of zucchini (sliced or diced); Black pepper (to taste); Salt (to taste); 3 teaspoons of olive oil; 2 cloves of garlic (minced); 1 onion (diced); 2 cups of vegetable broth (or water); 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar; 1 cup of tomato puree; 5 sun-dried tomatoes (diced); 1/2 cup of parsley (chopped); 1 cup of rice (risotto variety)

Ingredients

Tomato
Bell pepper
Black pepper
Salt
Olive oil
Garlic
Onion
Vegetable broth
Balsamic vinegar
Tomato puree
Sun-dried tomatoes
Parsley
Rice

1 cup of tomato (diced)
1 bell pepper (diced)
2 cups of zucchini (sliced or diced)
Black pepper (to taste)
Salt (to taste)
3 teaspoons of olive oil
2 cloves of garlic (minced)
1 onion (diced)
2 cups of vegetable broth (or water)
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
1 cup of tomato puree
5 sun-dried tomatoes (diced)
1/2 cup of parsley (chopped)
1 cup of rice (risotto variety)

Directions

This delicious and easy-to-make risotto is made with roasted vegetables, which adds layers of flavor and texture to this dish. It is also rich in key vitamins and minerals for a well-rounded nutrition, including zucchini's manganese, bell pepper's folate, and tomato's lycopene. This roasted vegetable risotto can be enjoyed on its own or alongside lean protein, including chickpeas, beans, or tofu.

Start by roasting the vegetables: Place ticed tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini on a baking sheet. Coat them with one tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake at 350 degrees F (176 degrees C) for half an hour.(30 minutes)
Then sauté the onions in two tablespoons of olive oil on medium high heat.(5 minutes)
Add the garlic and cook it for another minute before adding the rice.(1 minute)
Add the tomato puree, vinegar, vegetable broth, and give it all a good mix. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring every now and then.(20 minutes)
Add the roasted vegetables, sun-dfried tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook it for a few more minutes until the rice is soft. Add more broth or water if the mixture starts to stick to the bottom.(3 minutes)
Turn the heat off and add the parsley. Enjoy!