Italian Black Bean & Zucchini Risotto

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Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • In large deep skillet over medium heat, heat oil.
  • Add rice; stir to coat with oil.
  • Stir in 4 cups water and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 15 to 18 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir black beans, zucchini, salsa, 1 cup cheese and cilantro into rice mixture.
  • Cover; cook about 8 minutes, until zucchini is tender.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Remove from heat, cover and let stand 4 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with sour cream and green onions.

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Reviews

  1. Easy to make. Never made or had Risotto so I'm not sure how it's supposed to be, but I liked it, next time I think I'll let the rice absorb more water, mine was a little runny.
     
  2. We have really enjoyed this. Twice! The first time I made it according to the recipe. The second time, I took a few liberties. As another review suggested, I sauteed onion and garlic first. I also added some frozen corn, and a few diced fresh mushrooms. I omitted the cheese, and it was fine. And it makes a huge pan!! One recipe is enough for three separate meals for the two of us. And it freezes well! What's not to love?? :)
     
  3. Made this for a dinner party and it was raved over! I changed a few things though that I would recommend for better flavor: start out by sauteing some garlic and onion in the olive oil, add 1/2 cup of white wine to the rice before adding more liquid, and use veggie or chicken broth intead of water for more flavor. Otherwise, it's fabulous! For a complete meal, serve with cornbread and a Mexican salad. Yum!
     
  4. The fresh cilantro really makes this dish. We added a little cumin, a little chili powder and a little red/black pepper, and it was SO good. I kept tasting different flavors several seconds after taking a bite. Kind of like a good glass of wine.
     
  5. Although this is not the tastiest risotto I've made, it makes up for it by being a quick and healthy balanced meal. It is a great recipe for when zucchini is in season, and it keeps well for leftovers the next day.
     
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