Basic Risotto Recipe

Name: Basic Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup arborio rice; 2 -3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 carrot, grated; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup arborio rice
2 -3 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
1 carrot, grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

1
Melt butter and oil in a pan and saute the onion and garlic until transparent.
2
Add arborio rice and stir until each grain has absorbed the butter and oil.
3
When golden brown, slowly start adding the stock and wine, about 1/4 cup at a time.
4
Continue adding liquid while stirring constantly until risotto is smooth and creamy but each grain of rice is still separate, about 30 minutes or so.
5
Towards the end of the cooking time, stir in the grated carrot and 1 tbsp chopped parsley.
6
Serve garnished with parmesan cheese and remaining chopped parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Basic Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Risotto

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