Wellness Food Meatless Monday Recipe: Risotto With Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil Risotto is a one of the fancier ways to whip up rice, but it's not typically the healthiest. This Meatless Monday Recipe is a hearty, but healthier, take on a classic. You can cut the fat by using olive oil and fat-free cheese; you'll still get the flavor and the calcium. To make it vegetarian, you'll need to use veggie broth instead chicken broth. By Ashley Macha Published on January 28, 2013 Share Tweet Pin Email Becky Luigart-Stayner Risotto is a one of the fancier ways to whip up rice, but it's not typically the healthiest. This Meatless Monday Recipe is a hearty, but healthier, take on a classic. You can cut the fat by using olive oil and fat-free cheese; you’ll still get the flavor and the calcium. To make it vegetarian, you'll need to use veggie broth instead of chicken broth. You make this creamy Mediterranean combo by first heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan, and then adding the leek to saute. Then cook the Arborio rice by stirring constantly as you slowly add wine and broth. Add in 1/4 cup of half-and-half, other ingredients, and finally the grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and cheese. Drizzle with balsamic syrup and olive oil, and serve. Delish! Try this recipe: Risotto With Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil Read more: 7 Healthy Risotto Recipes Mozzarella and Tomato Salad 6 Great-Grain Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit