Zucchini & Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto

with Grape Tomatoes & Parmesan


Allergens: Milk

Total: 40 min • Prep: 15 min

Servings:
Ingredients
  • Veggie Stock Concentrate

    2 units

  • Zucchini

    1 unit

  • Cream Sauce Base

    4 ounce

  • Garlic

    2 clove

  • Parmesan Cheese

    3 tablespoon

  • Grape Tomatoes

    4 ounce

  • Arborio Rice

    ¾ cup

  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    1½ ounce

  • Tuscan Heat Spice

    0.33 tablespoon

  • Shallot

    1 unit

  • Cooking Oil

    2 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Butter

    1 tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking steps
1
  • Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450 degrees.

  • In a medium pot, bring 5 cups water (8 cups for 4 servings) to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. (You’ll use the hot water in Step 4.)

  • Wash and dry produce.

  • Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces. Halve grape tomatoes lengthwise. Halve, peel, and finely dice shallot. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes.

2
  • Toss zucchini and grape tomatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, ½ tsp Tuscan Heat Spice (1 tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. (You’ll use more Tuscan Heat Spice later.) Roast on middle rack, tossing halfway through, until lightly browned and tender, 14-16 minutes.

3
  • While veggies roast, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until lightly browned and slightly softened, 3-4 minutes.

  • Add rice, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring often, until rice is translucent and garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

4
  • Add 1 cup hot water and stock concentrates to pan with rice mixture. Cook, stirring, until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining water—adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has absorbed—until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy, 25-30 minutes. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need a little more or a little less water.

  • Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in cream sauce base and ½ tsp Tuscan Heat Spice (1 tsp for 4 servings). Cook, stirring occasionally, until risotto has thickened and cream sauce has absorbed, 2-4 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.

5
  • Once risotto is done, remove from heat; stir in half the Parmesan and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) until melted and combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  • Stir in half the zucchini and grape tomatoes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

6
  • Divide risotto between plates. Top with remaining zucchini and grape tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and serve.