Vegetarian: Vegetarian Dishes: Cranberry Vegetable Risotto

Each serving of this tasty risotto provides two veggie servings.

Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Date: June 16, 2011

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
3/4 cup Arborio rice
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup sliced portabella mushrooms
1 cup diced asparagus
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 Tbsp minced fresh basil
1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Grease a medium casserole dish.

Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook over medium heat until soft. Add rice; cook for 2 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, except Parmesan cheese.

Pour mixture into casserole dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.