Tomato-Green Bean Risotto with Feta Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/2 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 8)
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can cut green beans, undrained
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 3 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio or other short-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese with peppercorns

Preparation

1. Cut sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips; set aside.
2. Drain beans in a colander over a medium saucepan; set beans aside. Add wine and broth to reserved canned liquid; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Combine 1/2 cup warm broth mixture and tomatoes in a bowl. Cover; set aside. Keep remaining broth mixture warm over low heat.
3. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add warm broth mixture, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth mixture is absorbed (about 20 minutes total). Add tomato mixture, beans, basil, and salt; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.