Sweet Pepper Risotto

Following on from the success of the Risotto balls I have had a number of requests for the recipe for the filling of the balls!
Here you go !

Sweet pepper and onion risotto

Ingredients

2 small sweet red peppers
1 onion
teaspoon pesto( ideally red but green will do)
2 sticks celery
2 cloves garlic chopped fine
1 small bottle of wine or 1 large glass (white)
salt , pepper to taste
2inch chunk of parmesan-grated
cup of veg or chicken stock
1/2 small bag of risotto rice
glug of olive oil




Method

In a large frying pan or wok sauté/lightly fry the onion , celery ,garlic and peppers in the oil for approx. 5 mins until soft
add the rice and stir for another 3 mins
add the wine and stock along with seasoning
Keep your eye on the risotto for drying up - add a bit more stock if required -cook for approx. 15- 20 mins on low heat until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed
stir in the grated parmesan and enjoy with a tasty chianti :) ideally with a view of the sea!!

**** for a bit of added fire you can add a finely diced chilli when frying off the garlic etc ****

If you feel like making the risotto balls then all you do is:-

Simply roll the cold risotto into bite size balls. Roll in flour, then dip in egg wash followed by bread crumbs, lightly fry for a couple of mins both sides and hey voilà, cocktail party treats!



They are tasty served with a tomato salsa :)