Balsamic Tomato Parmesan Risotto With Basil Oil Zucchini Recipes

BALSAMIC RISOTTO WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat the stock: Bring 4 cups of stock to a low simmer in a small pot. Keep the stock warm while making the risotto.
• Add the white wine: Stir in the white wine. The pan will steam up. Let the rice absorb the wine.
• Add balsamic, tomatoes, thyme with last 1/2 cup of stock: When it comes time for that last 1/2 cup of stock to add to the risotto, add it, as well as the balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar can vary in its acidity and intensity. So, add 1 tablespoon to start, and add another tablespoon if you want more of the balsamic flavor. Add half of the cherry tomatoes and add the thyme. Let the tomatoes soften with the cooking of the risotto in those last few minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in Parm: When the risotto has reached it's "al dente" stage, remove it from heat. Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with pepper.
• Serve: Serve with remaining halved fresh cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced basil on top.

BALSAMIC TOMATO PARMESAN RISOTTO WITH BASIL OIL & ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• • In a medium pot, combine 4 cups water (7 cups for 4 servings) and stock concentrates. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. • Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
• • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add scallion whites; cook until softened, 1 minute. • Add rice and 2 tsp Tuscan Heat Spice (4 tsp for 4 servings). (You'll use the rest of the Tuscan Heat Spice in the next step.) Stir until rice is translucent, 1-2 minutes. • Add ½ cup stock; stir until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock-adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has mostly absorbed-until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy, 25-30 minutes.
• • Once risotto has cooked 20 minutes, trim and dice zucchini into ½-inch pieces. Halve tomatoes. • Heat 1 tsp basil oil (2 tsp for 4 servings) in a second large pan over medium-high heat. (Save the rest of the basil oil for serving.) • Add zucchini and remaining Tuscan Heat Spice. Cook, stirring, until tender and lightly browned, 4-6 minutes.
• • Add tomatoes and half the vinegar (all for 4 servings) to pan with zucchini. Cook, stirring, until tomatoes have softened, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.
• • Once risotto is done, stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) and half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving). Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• • Divide risotto between bowls. Top with veggies, scallion greens, and remaining Parmesan. Drizzle with remaining basil oil to taste and serve.