Risotto Stuffed Peppers and Zucchini

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Total Time:
1 hr 25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr 10 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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The risotto is delicious stuffed in either peppers or squash so keep that in mind if one looks better than the other at the market. Also, the zucchini can be mixed with small firm yellow squash rather than red peppers.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Generous pinch saffron threads
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 2 red bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 4 tablespoons EVOO, plus more for drizzling
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Juice of 1/2 orange
  • 1/2 cup panko or homemade breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or a combination of parsley and fresh mint

Directions

Combine the chicken stock, 2 cups water, the orange and lemon zests and the saffron in a pot, and bring to a low simmer.

Halve the zucchini lengthwise and gently scrape out the center flesh and seeds. Chop the center flesh and seeds and reserve. Halve each zucchini again crosswise. Arrange the zucchini and bell peppers cut-side up in a baking dish. Drizzle with EVOO and season with salt and pepper.

Heat 2 tablespoons EVOO in a round-bottomed risotto pot or pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chopped zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 more minutes. Stir in the rice, then add the wine and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the stock mixture a few ladles at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition and allowing the liquid to mostly evaporate before adding more. The rice will take about 18 minutes to cook to al dente. In the last minute or so of cooking, stir in 1/2 cup cheese, the butter and the lemon and orange juices.

Scoop the risotto into the vegetables.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons EVOO and 1/2 cup cheese with the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the tops of the risotto filling. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until the tops are browned, 10 to 15 more minutes. Garnish with the parsley.

Cook's Note: If you are not serving the dish immediately, fill the vegetables with the risotto and let cool (do not bake). Cover and store in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, bake as directed.

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  • on September 20, 2012

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    Best of her recipes I've tried. Will make again but will stuff only the zucchini since I liked it much more than the stuffed peppers.

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  • on March 24, 2012

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    This recipe is so delicious,I'm writing a review for the first time. I made it last weekend and my family loved it so much, I'm making it again this weekend. I didn't change anything except added more garlic because we are huge garlic fans. The ristto is so rich and creamy without being heavy. It's a geat recipe to get kids(or a husbandto eat zucchini. I had some left over risotto, so I'm going use it to make Giada's rice balls for snacking on. I also plan on making this as an appetizer during the summer by stuffing mini peppers cut in half and cooking them on the grill. Once again, this recipe is DELISH!

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