Baked Vegetable Risotto Recipes

BAKED RISOTTO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Peel and quarter the single Yellow Onion (1/2).
• Halve the Mushroom (8 ounce) and Brussels Sprouts (10). Chop the Carrot (4) into large chunks. Cube the Sweet Potato (1). De-stem and cut the Broccoli (1 head) into large chunks.
• Line a large baking sheet with tinfoil and lay the chopped sweet potato, brussels sprouts, medium carrots, quartered yellow onion, and broccoli in a single layer on baking sheet. Drizzle with Olive Oil (2 tablespoon)
• sprinkle with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and place in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until fork tender. Add Mushroom when 20 minutes are left in cooking time.
• While the vegetables roast, start the risotto, Heat Olive Oil (1 tablespoon) over medium-high heat in a dutch oven or another pan that can be transferred to the oven. Add diced yellow onion and cook until translucent - about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add Arborio Rice (3/4 cup) and stir to coat with oil.
• Add Dry White Wine (1/4 cup) and cook until most of the wine is evaporated, about 3 minutes.
• Add Chicken Broth (2 1/4 cup), Salt (1 teaspoon), and Pepper and bring to a boil.
• Cover with lid and place pot in oven during the last 20 minutes of roasting time for roasted vegetables. Check risotto after 20 minutes, most, if not all of the liquid should be evaporated and the rice just cooked.
• Remove risotto from oven and stir in remaining Chicken Broth, Butter (2 tablespoon), and Shredded Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup). Remove vegetables from oven once fork tender.
• Serve vegetables over risotto. Top with extra shredded parmesan cheese.

BAKED VEGETABLE RISOTTO

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.

EASY PARMESAN "RISOTTO"

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the rice and 4 cups of the chicken stock in a Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Remove from the oven, add the remaining cup of chicken stock, the Parmesan, wine, butter, salt, and pepper, and stir vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes, until the rice is thick and creamy. Add the peas and stir until heated through. Serve hot.

BAKED RISOTTO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/gas 6. Roast the vegetables on a single baking sheet/tray on the top rack of the oven {the risotto will bake on the bottom rack}.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in an ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Stir in the wine and cook until the wine has evaporated, 1 minute more. Stir in 2 cups/480 ml of the hot water, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake on the bottom rack during the last 25 minutes of roasting time for the vegetables. After 25 minutes, check the risotto. Most of the liquid should be absorbed and the rice just cooked.
• Remove the risotto from the oven and stir in another 1/2 cup/120 ml hot cups of water, and the butter and cheese.
• Serve topped with roasted vegetables with thin shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano.

OVEN-BAKED RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In an ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring to coat the grains with oil, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the wine and cook until it has completely evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, the stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to the oven, and bake, until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven. Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup water (the consistency of the risotto should be creamy), the butter, cheese, and parsley. Serve immediately.

ROASTED VEGETABLE RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat stock and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add rice and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. , Add heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.) Add vegetables; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

VEGETABLE RISOTTO

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.

BAKED FARRO RISOTTO WITH GOLDEN VEGETABLES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in upper and lower thirds. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add farro, grated vegetables, and broth; season generously with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and bake on lower rack 15 minutes.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss diced vegetables with sage and remaining 3 tablespoons oil; season to taste. Roast in a single layer on upper rack, stirring them and risotto halfway through, until vegetables are golden brown in places and farro is tender, 30 to 40 minutes more.
• Stir half of cheese into farro; add hot water as needed until creamy. Season to taste, and serve with vegetables, remaining cheese, pepitas, and a drizzle of oil.

CHICKEN AND VEGGIE RISOTTO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in garlic and rice; cook 1 minute. Spoon mixture into baking dish. In same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook sweet potatoes, parsnips and carrots in butter 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon vegetables over rice mixture. Add broth, thyme and rosemary to skillet. Stir in chicken, cheese, whipping cream, salt and pepper. Add to baking dish; stir until well combined.
• Cover; bake 1 hour or until rice and vegetables are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.

OVEN-BAKED RISOTTO (SEVERAL VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking dish (I like to use a lasagna pan). Once oven is at temperature, place baking dish in oven to heat.
• Bring broth to a boil, and hold at a gentle simmer.
• Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and other vegetables (if making one of the vegetarian versions). Continue cooking until the onion is translucent. Add the rice and stir with a wooden spoon until it is evenly coated with the oil, and is toasty (a minute or two).
• Transfer rice to baking dish, add simmering broth, pepper to taste, optional ingredients, and stir. Use your judgment on what ingredients would be better to add after it is cooked (like herbs, the lox, spinach, tomatoes or sautéed mushrooms). Cover tightly with foil and return pan to the oven. Bake about 17 minutes.
• Uncover and stir in the heated wine; cover again and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. You are checking to see that most of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove and stir in optional ingredients. Top with parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

BAKED CRANBERRY-VEGETABLE RISOTTO (VEGAN-FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425ºF. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Melt butter or olive oil (or a combination of both) in a large saucepan.
• Add onion and cook over medium heat until soft. Add rice; cook for 2 minutes. Add broth and wine; bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except basil and cheese.
• Pour rice and vegetable mixture into casserole dish.
• Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until all liquid has evaporated.
• Remove from oven and garnish cheese and fresh basil on top.
• Serve immediately.

BAKED RISOTTO WITH GREENS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add rice, season with salt and pepper, and stir until coated in oil and lightly toasted, 2 minutes.
• Add kale, season with salt and pepper, and stir until wilted, 30 seconds. Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover and bake until almost all of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and peas until spinach is wilted. Add Parmesan, butter and lemon juice, and stir until well blended and saucy. (Liquid will continue to absorb as risotto sits.) Season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls and top with more Parmesan.