Best 7 Southwestern Risotto With Corn And Roasted Red Pepper Recipes

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Southwestern risotto with corn and roasted red pepper is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of the American Southwest with the creamy texture of Italian risotto. The combination of roasted red peppers, sweet corn and a flavorful blend of spices creates a vibrant and savory dish that is sure to impress. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal, and it can be easily adapted to suit your own taste preferences.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RISOTTO WITH CORN AND ROASTED PEPPERS



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Decidedly southwestern flavors and colors punctuate this creamy, easy-to-make rice dish. (Adapted from Lorna Sass' Complete Vegetarian Kitchen.)

Categories     Risotto     Corn     Roasted     Peppers     Arborio     rice     cilantro     parsley

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion or 1 leek (white part only)
1 large garlic clove
1 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 1/2 c. arborio rice
1 1/2 c. fresh whole-kernel corn (from 2 or more large ears of corn)
2 1/2 c. vegetable stock
1 tsp. sea salt (less if using salted stock)
2 large sweet red or green peppers
c. fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
ground black pepper
1 sprig Fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • In 4- or 6-quart cooker, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and cumin, sauté for 1 minute. Stir in rice, thoroughly coating it with oil.
  • Stir in corn, 3 1/2 cups of stock, and the salt. Lock lid into place, heat to high pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to just enough to maintain high pressure and cook 5 minutes. Reduce pressure using quick-release method (see "Releasing Pressure"). Remove lid, opening it away from you, to allow any remaining steam to escape.
  • 3. Because rice will continue to absorb liquid at this point, risotto should be slightly soupy, if necessary, stir in more stock. Stir in sweet peppers, cilantro, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until rice is al dente (tender but chewy) and ingredients are thoroughly heated -- about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately in shallow soup bowls. Note: To roast peppers, set them on grate covering gas burner, turn flame to high and heat peppers, turning often, until completely blackened. (Or split peppers and place, skin side up, on baking sheet under broiler until blackened.) Place peppers in paper bag, close tightly, and let steam 15 minutes. Remove peppers from bag and peel off skin, occasionally dipping in bowl of water to wash. Quarter peppers and remove seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories

OVEN-BAKED RED PEPPER RISOTTO



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An easy version of the Italian rice dish, with none of the stirring. The leftovers are great too

Provided by Good Food team

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp oil
1 onion, chopped
300g risotto rice
100ml white wine (optional, or use more stock)
400g can chopped tomato
200g frozen roasted pepper
500ml vegetable stock
handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
parmesan, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan, then fry the onion for a few mins until softened. Turn up the heat, tip in the rice, stir, then fry for 1 min more. Pour in the wine, if using, stirring until absorbed, then pour in the tomatoes, peppers and 400ml of the stock. Cover and bake in the oven for 25 mins until the rice is tender and creamy.
  • Stir in the remaining stock and parsley, season and scatter with Parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 70 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.36 milligram of sodium

WILD RICE AND ARBORIO RISOTTO WITH CORN AND RED PEPPER



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Though chefs these days get away with calling all sorts of grainy dishes risottos, the finished products often lack the creamy texture that makes classic risottos so appealing. But that creamy texture is possible if whole grains are cooked separately and combined with some arborio rice, the traditional risotto rice. Wild rice and corn contribute a New World character to this multicolored, multitextured risotto. The dish is delicious with or without the cheese.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup wild rice (3 cups cooked)
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 ears corn
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
Salt to taste
1 red bell pepper, cut in small dice
2/3 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine, like pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 to 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 to 2 ounces) (optional)

Steps:

  • To cook the wild rice, bring 3 1/2 cups of the stock to boil in a medium saucepan. Add salt to taste and the wild rice. When the water returns to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until the rice is tender and has begun to splay. Drain and transfer the rice to a large bowl.
  • Put the remaining 2 1/2 cups stock into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over low heat, with a ladle nearby. Cut the kernels off the cobs and add the cobs to the stock. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove the corncobs from the stock. Taste the stock and make sure that it is well seasoned.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy nonstick skillet or saucepan. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt, and cook gently until it is just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the red pepper and continue to cook, stirring often, for another 5 minutes, until tender.
  • Add the arborio rice and stir until the grains separate and begin to crackle. Add the wine and stir until it has been absorbed. Begin adding the simmering stock, a couple of ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover the rice, and should be bubbling, not too slowly but not too quickly. Cook, stirring often, until it is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock and continue to cook in this fashion, adding more stock and stirring when the rice is almost dry. You do not have to stir constantly, but stir often. After 10 minutes, stir in the corn kernels and continue to add stock and stir the rice until the rice is tender all the way through but still chewy, about 10 more minutes. Add another ladleful of stock and stir in the wild rice and thyme. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add pepper, taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Add another ladleful of stock to the rice. Stir in the Parmesan if using and remove from the heat. Serve right away in wide soup bowls or on plates.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 361, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 887 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RED PEPPER RISOTTO



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As this stunning risotto simmers, it takes on a beautiful red hue from the peppers. If you choose to use the saffron the risotto will have an added dimension of flavor and an even more beautiful color.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 to 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion or shallot
2 plump garlic cloves, minced
2 large red peppers, finely diced
Salt to taste
1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
A generous pinch of saffron threads (optional)
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or a mixture of parsley and thyme
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to a simmer in a saucepan, with a ladle nearby. Season generously with salt.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add the onions or shallots. Cook gently until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, peppers, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the peppers are limp and fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the rice and stir over medium heat until the grains are separate and beginning to crackle, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the wine and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. The wine should bubble, but not too quickly. You want some of the flavor to cook into the rice before it evaporates. When the wine has just about evaporated, stir in a ladleful or two of the simmering stock (about 1/2 cup), enough to just cover the rice. The stock should bubble slowly (adjust heat accordingly). Rub the saffron threads between your fingers and add to the rice. Cook, stirring often, until the stock is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock and continue to cook in this fashion, not too fast and not too slowly, stirring often and adding more stock when the rice is almost dry, for 25 minutes, until the rice is cooked through but still a little chewy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • When the rice is cooked through, add a generous amount of freshly ground pepper, and stir in another half cup of stock, the Parmesan and the herbs. Remove from the heat. The rice should be creamy; if it isn't, add a little more stock. Stir once, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 392, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 963 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

SOUTHWESTERN RISOTTO WITH CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER



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A wonderful side dish for anything grilled - chicken, steaks, sausages or fish. Or, to make this the main course, you can add grilled chicken directly to the dish.

Provided by appleydapply

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups water
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup thinly sliced green onion
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (optionally with jalapeno peppers)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, defrosted
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2/3 cup chopped roasted red pepper
additional salt and pepper, if desired

Steps:

  • Combine water, broth, and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep broth mixture warm over low heat.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice, cumin, and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup broth mixture; cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of liquid is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total).
  • Stir in the onions, cheese, hot sauce, corn, cilantro and red peppers; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Taste and add additional salt if needed and black pepper if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN ROASTED CORN SALAD



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Corn has never tasted so good! This is a perfect side dish for a BBQ and tastes great on a hot summer day.

Provided by Kim Fusich

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ears fresh corn in husks
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 limes, juiced
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and soak at least 15 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for high heat. Remove silks from corn, but leave the husks.
  • Place corn on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and discard husks.
  • Cut the corn kernels from the cob, and place in a medium bowl. Mix in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.
  • In a blender or food processor, mix the cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth, and stir into the corn salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 355.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD



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This sweet-and-sour corn salad makes a great accompaniment for any Tex-Mex meal.

Provided by unsane1047

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups frozen corn
1 ½ cups pomegranate-infused red wine vinegar
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Combine corn, red wine vinegar, red peppers, cilantro, sugar, olive oil, cumin, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and ginger together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 210.5 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

Tips:

- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Choose fresh corn, roasted red peppers, and arborio rice. - Don't overcook the rice. Arborio rice should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to it. - Add the ingredients gradually, stirring constantly. This will help the risotto cook evenly and prevent it from becoming too thick or thin. - Serve the risotto immediately, while it is still hot and creamy. - Top the risotto with additional cheese, herbs, or vegetables, if desired.

Conclusion:

Southwestern risotto with corn and roasted red pepper is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover corn and roasted red peppers. This risotto is creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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