Easy Tomato Risotto 🍅

Ingredients

• 4 medium Tomatoes (washed, cored, quartered and pressed for juice)
• 1 cup Tomato Puree (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 large Shallots (finely diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 8 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves (chopped; can use 1 tsp dried sage)
• 1 cup Arborio Rice (risotto rice, rinsed briefly)
• 4 cups Vegetable Stock (low‑sodium; keep warm)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
• to taste Salt (kosher or sea salt)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Press Tomatoes for Juice

   Wash the tomatoes, remove the cores, quarter them and press through a food press or squeeze by hand to extract the juice. Set the juice aside and keep the pulp for optional use later.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prep Aromatics

   Finely dice the shallots, mince the garlic, and chop the sage leaves. Set aside in a small bowl.

   Time: PT5M

3. Sauté Shallots, Garlic & Sage

   Heat the olive oil in the large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and sage; sauté 3‑4 minutes until the shallots become translucent and fragrant.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Toast the Rice

   Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir for 2 minutes, allowing each grain to be lightly coated with oil and aromatics.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Add Tomato Juice & Puree

   Pour the pressed tomato juice and the tomato puree into the pan, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes so the liquid is absorbed slightly.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Simmer with Vegetable Stock

   Add the warm vegetable stock all at once, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 20‑22 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the rice is al dente and the mixture is creamy.

   Time: PT22M

   Temperature: Low simmer

7. Season and Adjust Consistency

   Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. If the risotto looks too thick, add a splash of extra warm stock or water.

   Time: PT2M

8. Plate and Serve

   Spoon the risotto onto plates, garnish with a few extra sage leaves or a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

5g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

5g

Fiber

3g