Chianti-Stained Risotto With Pears And Blue Cheese Recipe

Name: Chianti-Stained Risotto With Pears And Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pear nectar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice; 1/2 cup Chianti or other dry red wine; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon butter; 2 firm Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 cup pear nectar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup Chianti or other dry red wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon butter
2 firm Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Bring first 3 ingredients to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots, thyme, and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add rice; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture, 3/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total). Stir in salt and pepper.
3
Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears; saute 4 minutes. Serve pears over risotto; sprinkle with cheese, nuts, and parsley.

670

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pear nectar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Chianti-Stained Risotto With Pears And Blue Cheese falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Chianti-Stained Risotto With Pears And Blue Cheese

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