Dayton Daily News

10/10 HEAT-AND-EATTUESDAY

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TOMATO-BASIL RISOTTO(WEDNESDAY)

2(14-ounce) cansunsalt­ed

vegetable broth 1/2cupdrywhi­tewine 3/4cuploosel­ypackedfre­sh

basil leaves, divided 1 tablespoon­oliveoil 1mediumsha­llot, minced 2cupsarbor­io rice 3mediumtom­atoes(about1

1/2pounds) 1/4teaspoonc­oarsesalt 1/4teaspoonc­oarselygro­und

pepper 1/2cupfreshl­ygrated

Parmesanch­eese

Heat broth andwine at medium-high until bubbles formaround edge ofpan. Meanwhile, coarselych­op basil. In a large microwave-safe dish, combine1/4cup basil, oil and shallot. Microwave, uncovered, on high 1 minute oruntil shallot softens. Addrice and stir to coat. Microwave on high 1minute. Stir broth into rice. Coverand microwave onmedium (50 percent power) 15 minutes or untilmost of liquid is absorbed, stirring once. Meanwhile, chop tomatoes. Stir tomatoes, salt and pepperinto ricemixtur­e. Coverand microwave on high 3 to4minutes or until rice is tenderbut still firm; stironce. Stir inParmesan and remaining basil. Serve immediatel­y. Serves 8.

Per serving: 228 calories (percent calories fromfat, 13), 6 grams protein, 41 grams carbohydra­te, 2 grams fiber, 3 grams fat (1.1 grams saturated fat), 4 milligrams cholestero­l, 286 milligrams sodium.

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