Creamy Artichoke and Red Pepper Risotto

Ingredients

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• 2-3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 small red bell pepper, julienned
• 1/2 cup cooked artichoke hearts
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Method

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1. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer and keep warm over low heat.
2. In a separate pan, cook the julienned red bell pepper and artichoke hearts in 2 tablespoons of the vegetable broth until slightly softened. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, cook the minced onion in another 2 tablespoons of the vegetable broth until it becomes softened and translucent.
4. Add the olive oil and Arborio rice to the pan with the onion. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the rice is lightly toasted.
5. Pour in the dry white wine and cook, stirring frequently, until almost all of the wine has been absorbed by the rice.
6. Begin adding the warm vegetable broth, one ladleful at a time, just enough to cover the rice. Cook and stir continuously over medium heat until the broth is absorbed.
7. Continue adding broth, one ladleful at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. Repeat this process until the rice is cooked through but still slightly al dente (about 20 minutes).
8. Gently fold in the cooked red bell pepper and artichoke hearts. Cook until heated through.
9. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and minced parsley just before serving. Serve immediately.
10. This recipe yields approximately 2 servings.