RecipesVegetable risotto
Vegetable Risotto Recipe can be approached in two ways. First, you can make it the way it is done in the birthplace of this dish – in Italy. Or you can skip the precise preparation of this demanding dish and cook its Czech variant. Thus, the vegetable risotto recipe will not be as creamy as its Southern European counterpart, but your children will praise you for it. Because the vegetable risotto recipe in the Czech version is more granular. The difference is that the ingredients are mixed at the end of cooking. The vegetable risotto recipe contains plenty of fiber and vitamins thanks to the used vegetables, so you do something good for your health. You can use vegetable risotto as a main course or as a delicious side dish. Moreover, this recipe is easy to prepare, so vegetable risotto is also great for a quick dinner.
Ingredients (what you need)
250 g rice
2 tablespoons oil
1 piece onion
400 g frozen vegetables with corn and peas
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sweet ground paprika
salt, pepper to taste
hard cheese
pickled cucumber
Recipe steps
Bring lightly salted water to a boil and cook rice according to the package instructions.
In heated oil, sauté finely chopped onion. Then add frozen vegetables, briefly sauté, and add a little water.
Cover and simmer until tender, adding more water and stirring as needed. Once the vegetables are soft, mix in salt, pepper, paprika, and soy sauce. Everything should be to your taste. Finally, stir in the rice and heat through.
Serve the vegetable risotto with pickled cucumbers and sprinkled with grated cheese.
Additional information about the recipe Vegetable risotto
Vegetable risotto is a popular dish originating from Italy. Its base is high-quality rice, most commonly Arborio or Carnaroli, which is cooked in broth until creamy and tender. Various seasonal vegetables are added to the risotto, such as zucchini, peppers, peas, or asparagus, which enrich the dish not only with flavor but also with color. It is often complemented with Parmesan cheese and herbs, such as basil or parsley. Vegetable risotto is a great choice for vegetarians and lovers of light meals, making it an ideal option for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Tomas Rohlena
Tomas Rohlena is a versatile personality with a broad perspective. He is a great fan of food and occasional cooking. He is also interested in gourmet experiences in restaurants. Every Sunday, his family looks forward to his regular lunch that he prepares for them.
