Risotto with Tomatoes and Feta cheese
This vibrant Greek-inspired risotto brings together the bold flavors of sun-ripened tomatoes and creamy feta cheese in just 30 minutes. With only 291 calories per serving, it's a lighter take on traditional risotto that doesn't compromise on flavor or satisfaction.
Equipment
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
- 200 g risotto rice (Arbiorio or carnaroli) (7 ounces)
- 3.5 cups vegetable stock
- 1 medium red onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes grated
- 6 cherry tomatoes cut into halves
- 150 g feta cheese crumbled (5-6 ounces)
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1 glass dry white wine
- 1 knob butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp ouzo or sambuka
Instructions
- Heat the stock, according to package instructions.
- In another large saucepan, heat the olive oil into medium heat and add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, until the onions are softened, but not colored.
- Turn the heat up and add the rice. Saute the rice, whilst stirring it, until it becomes translucent. Pour in the wine and wait for it to evaporate whilst stirring.
- Add the grated tomatoes. As soon as the rice starts to absorb the tomatoes, add your first ladle of hot stock and the cherry tomatoes and turn the heat down. Stir the rice and wait for the stock to be absorbed before adding the next ladle. Add the ouzo and repeat the procedure, with the rest of the stock. This should take about 15 minutes, until the rice is soft but with a slight bite.
- Remove the pan from the stove and add the feta cheese, the oregano and the butter and stir well. Season to taste.
- Allow the risotto to sit for 2 minutes with the lid on and serve as soon as possible, while still hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 24.2gProtein: 7.7gFat: 18.2gSaturated Fat: 8.5gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 1412.7mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 6.9g
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