Fresh Herb Risotto

Some say you must stand over a pot stiring when making risotto.
You can if you want to but it's not neccesary here.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons cold pressed olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1-1/2 cups brown rice
3-1/2 cups water
14 sun dried tomato halves
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Directions:
Place sun dried tomatoes in a blender with 1 cup of water.
Grate at slow speed until tomato pieces are small.
In a 6-quart pot, sauté garlic in oil until slightly brown.
Add rice and sauté for another minute.
Add tomato mixture, 2 1/2 cups of water,
and the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Cover, lower heat,
and simmer for 45 minutes.