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Risotto with Fresh Tomato and Basil

Nutrition Information
Calories: 175
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 18mg
Sodium: 251mg
Carbohydrates: 25g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 8.5g
Vitamin A: 285iu (5%)
Vitamin C: 4mg (6%)
Calcium: 105mg (10%)
Iron: 0.4mg (2%)

Yield: 10 servings. 1/2 cup each serving

1-1/2 cups diced fresh plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
5-1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup chopped onions
1-1/2 cups Arborio (or other short grain) rice, dry
2 ounces part skim mozzarella cheese, diced
½ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well and set aside.

Bring broth to a simmer in a medium sauce pan. Keep warm over low heat.

Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add warm broth, ½ cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next.

Add tomato mixture; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in mozzarella cheese and pepper.

Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese over the top.

Total Preparation & Cooking Time: 30 min. (5 Prep, 25 Cook)

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