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Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Risotto with Balsamic Drizzle

This dish is so fresh and full of flavor!!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Janssen Bradshaw

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 cups Arborio rice or other short-grained rice - I usually just use short-grain brown)
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup half and half
  • 1 tbsp pesto or freshly chopped basil
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 6 oz fresh mozzarella balls (halved if they're larger
    than a marble)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil and then reduce
    heat to a simmer and let cook about ten minutes, until thickened and syrup-y.

  2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter and then add the chopped onion and let
    cook until softened, about five minutes.

  3. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for about two minutes.

  4. Add the broth half a cup at a time, stirring well between each addition and waiting to add the next serving of broth until the previous one is completely absorbed. This should take about 35-40 minutes total. Add the salt about half way through.

  5. When all the broth is absorbed and the rice is creamy and tender, stir in
    half-and-half and pesto or basil.

  6. Remove from heat and add tomatoes and mozzarella, stirring well to combine.

  7. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve, drizzling the balsamic syrup over each serving.

Recipe Notes

adapted from Cooking Light