Vegetable Risotto

Theres nothing I love more then a dish that requires as few pots and pans as possible, is super easy to make, and yet, looks and tastes like it too all day to prepare! 

THIS is that dish! It'll take you about an hour to prepare, including the chopping of all the vegetables.  But an hour from prep to table isnt so bad.  In fact, it might take you less time.  *TIP* If you are short on time, you can buy pre-sliced veggies.  Most stores will have precut peppers and mushrooms.  I happen to like chopping vegetables, so I take the time to do it.

Heres what you'll need: 

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch lengths 1 cup whole baby carrots cut in lengthwise quarters 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 1-1/2 medium assorted peppers (yellow, red, green), cut into 1-inch strips 1 medium zucchini or yellow squash, cut into diagonal slices 1/2 cup halved fresh medium mushrooms 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1-3/4 cups Swanson® Vegetable Broth 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil 2/3 cup uncooked Arborio rice 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese And here's what to do: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 17x11-inch roasting pan with cooking spray. 2. Mix asparagus, carrots, onions, peppers, squash, mushrooms, rosemary and 1/4 cup broth in prepared pan. 3. Roast 20 minutes or until done, stirring once. Prepare risotto while the vegetables are roasting. 4. Heat oil in saucepot. Add rice. Cook and stir for 2 minutes Add 1/2 cup broth and cook until broth is absorbed. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until all broth is absorbed before adding more. (Total cooking time: 25 minutes) 5. Add vegetables and cheese. Heat through. Serve immediately! I serve this with a side salad and its a great dish! You'll end up with WAY more veggies then risotto rice with this recipe FYI. I save em and use them another day with another dish. OR double the amount of risotto you use and you'll have enough for the veggies.  I substitute the parmesan cheese for a vegan cheese and it tastes amazing! I eat a vegan diet, so this worked great for me! Try it out, and tell me what you think!