Best 10 Mixed Vegetable Risotto Recipes

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Mixed vegetable risotto is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the goodness of fresh vegetables, creamy arborio rice, and a rich broth. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a delightful vegetarian meal, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delectable mixed vegetable risotto. We'll explore the essential ingredients and techniques required to achieve a creamy, flavorful, and visually appealing dish that your family and friends will love. So gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a memorable mixed vegetable risotto experience.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE RISOTTO



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Short grain rice is preferred when making this classic Italian dish. Arborio rice is the most widely available short grain rice to use.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
1 cup white wine
4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups chopped yellow summer squash
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the rice; cook and stir for 1 minute or until rice is glossy and coated with butter. Stir in wine; cook for 2 minutes or until wine is absorbed. , Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

MIXED VEGETABLE RISOTTO



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Categories     Rice     Vegetarian

Yield Makes about 2 to 4 servings depending on portions

Number Of Ingredients 15

Chicken stock as needed
2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup White wine
2 tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped fine
1/2 carrot, chopped fine
1/2 cup "fresh" (not frozen) peas or more to taste
1 med. size garlic clove mashed
1/2 cup wild mushrooms such as porcini, chopped fine
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
1 med. tomato, seeded and chopped fine
1/2 cup green beans, chopped fine
1 tbsp. fresh chopped basil
1/2 cup fresh swiss chard, chopped fine.
1 cup grated Parmiggiano Reggiano cheese.

Steps:

  • Wash and chop all vegetables by hand. (Do not chop in food processor, or the vegetables will be too fine and you won't be able to taste them. Bring chicken broth to a simmer. Saute the onion in the butter until golden and transparent, add the Arborio rice. Saute' the rice for about 3 munites, add the wine, stir, cook on medium heat until the wine is evaporated. Add the chicken broth, stir and simmer until evaporated, continue this method, adding and stirring, until the rice is not quite cooked through. Add the vegetables, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Vegetables should be tender crisp. Serve with freshly grated Parmiggiano Reggiano cheese on each portion.

RISOTTO WITH VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
Salt
1 cup carnaroli rice
1 cup white wine
2 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
6 ounces zucchini, diced
6 ounces red bell pepper, diced
6 ounces yellow bell pepper, diced
1 tomato, diced
Fresh basil
Cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Using a heavy sauce pot, heat the olive oil and saute the onions until translucent, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Add the rice and toast for another minute. Add the white wine and vegetable stock and stir until a creamy consistency. Allow rice to cook for 15 minutes until rich and creamy.
  • Once rice is cooked, add the zucchini, peppers, and tomato and mix well.
  • To serve, place on large platter and garnish with basil leaves and cherry tomatoes.

BAKED VEGETABLE RISOTTO



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Creamy rice pairs well with crisp-tender beans and peppers. It's a terrific side dish that goes great with many meals.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 package (8 oz) cremini mushrooms, quartered
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
1 can (14 oz) chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup white wine or water
1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed and drained
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), cut into strips
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mushrooms and rosemary. Cook 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mushrooms start to soften.
  • Add rice. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add broth and wine; heat to boiling. Remove from heat; pour into casserole.
  • Cover casserole. Bake 15 minutes. Stir in green beans, roasted peppers and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Cover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY VEGGIE RISOTTO



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Disguise vegetables and make this healthy veggie risotto for kids

Provided by Lesley Waters

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Starter, Supper, Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield Serves 2 adults and 2-3 children

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , chopped
1 parsnip , finely diced
2 medium carrots , finely diced
350g risotto rice , such as arborio
1 bay leaf
1.2l hot vegetable or chicken stock
140g frozen pea or petit pois
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large shallow pan. Tip in the onion, parsnip and carrots, cover and gently fry for 8 mins until the onion is very soft.
  • Stir in the rice and bay leaf, then gently fry for another 2-3 mins until the rice starts to turn see-through around the edges. Add 300ml of the stock and simmer over a gentle heat, stirring until it has all been absorbed. Carry on adding the hot stock, a ladleful at a time, letting it be absorbed before adding more. Continue until the rice is just cooked and all the stock has been used, adding a little more water or stock if needed. This will take 18-20 mins.
  • Remove the bay leaf from the cooked risotto and stir in the peas. Heat through for a few mins, then add most of the Parmesan and season to taste. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 84 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.28 milligram of sodium

RISOTTO WITH AUTUMN VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Risotto With Autumn Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium leek, rinsed well, dried, cut into 1/4-inch dice (white part only)
4 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade (or as needed)
2 cups italian short-grain rice (such as Arborio or Tesori)
1 small carrot, pared and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small turnip, pared and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup diced canned Italian plum tomato
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Heat 2 T. butter and the oil in large saucepan over low heat. When butter foams, stir inleek and cook, stirring occasionally, until leek is tender and wilted, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour broth into small saucepan. Heat until hot and keep hot over very low heat.
  • Add rice to leek, increase heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until edges of grains are transparent, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour enough broth into rice to cover by 1/4 inch. Adjusting heat to maintain a lively simmer (not steady boil), simmer, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed and you can see bottom of pan as you stir, about 5 minutes.
  • Add more broth to cover rice by 1/4 inch and continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat adding broth and simmering until rice is tender, but still slightly firm at the center; it should take about 20 minutes from time first liquid is added. Season to taste with salt and pepper halfway through cooking and stir in carrot, turnip and celery.
  • Stir enough broth into risotto to make it creamy. Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter, the cheese, tomatoes, and garlic. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.5, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 888.8, Carbohydrate 86.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 14.6

MIXED VEGGIES AND RICE



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To add variety to sides for those who don't care for potatoes, I came up with this colorful dish. It's an easy slow-cooker recipe that you can put right onto the buffet table. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen long grain white rice with mixed vegetables
12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 cup vegetable broth or light beer
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Butter, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. If desired, serve with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MIXED-MUSHROOM RISOTTO



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Categories     Mushroom     Rice     Sauté     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Basil     White Wine     Summer     Thyme     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced
6 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain rice
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
5 1/2 cups vegetable stock or canned vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
White truffle oil* (optional)
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add all mushrooms; sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Add rice; stir 3 minutes. Add wine and stir until almost absorbed.
  • Add stock and bay leaves; simmer uncovered until liquid is almost absorbed, mixture is creamy, and rice is just cooked, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese, herbs, and butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle lightly with truffle oil, if desired. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.
  • Available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

CHEESY VEGETABLE RISOTTO



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You're just 30 minutes away from a creamy veggie risotto side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups), warmed
1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli, carrots, cauliflower & cheese sauce
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until edges of kernels are translucent. Stir in 1/2 cup of the broth. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the broth; cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed. Stir in another 1 cup of the broth; cook uncovered about 5 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed.
  • Stir in remaining 1 cup broth. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and mixture is creamy.
  • Meanwhile, cook frozen vegetables as directed on bag. Stir vegetables, Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper into rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1/2 Cup), Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE RISOTTO



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Make and share this Chicken and Vegetable Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
3 -4 tablespoons finley chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
6 cups redcued sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice or 1 1/2 cups converted rice
1 lb chicken tenders, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, cooked
2 cups broccoli florets, cooked crisp-tender
4 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Spary nonstick saucepaun with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Add parsley and basil; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Place chicken broth into medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add rice to mushroom mixture; cook and stir over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth to mushroom mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until broth is absorbed before adding next 1/2 cup. Continue adding broth and stirring until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, 20-25 minutes.
  • Add chicken, broccoli, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.9, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 68, Sodium 1566.1, Carbohydrate 69.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 42.6

Tips for Making the Best Mixed Vegetable Risotto

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the risotto will be. Look for fresh, seasonal vegetables and a flavorful broth.
  • Toast the rice before adding the liquid. This will help the rice to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Add the liquid gradually. Stir the risotto constantly while adding the liquid, and only add enough to keep the rice moist. This will help the risotto to cook evenly and prevent it from becoming too soupy.
  • Cook the risotto until it is al dente. The rice should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. This will usually take about 18-20 minutes.
  • Stir in the vegetables and cheese at the end. This will help the vegetables to stay crisp and the cheese to melt evenly.
  • Season the risotto to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or white wine for a bit of extra flavor.

Conclusion

Mixed vegetable risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it can be easily customized to suit your own preferences. With a little practice, you can make a perfect risotto every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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