Crimson Asiago-Pear Risotto Recipe

Name: Crimson Asiago-Pear Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pear nectar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 42 ounces fat-free chicken broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups Aborio rice; 1/2 cup dry Italian red wine; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and julienned; 1 cup Asiago cheese, grated; 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped; 2 tablespoons flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup pear nectar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
42 ounces fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup chopped shallots
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups Aborio rice
1/2 cup dry Italian red wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and julienned
1 cup Asiago cheese, grated
1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
2 tablespoons flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped

1
In a medium saucepan, bring pear nectar, cinnamon and chicken broth to a simmer, being careful not to boil. Keep warm.
2
In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots, thyme and garlic and saute for two minutes. Add rice and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in wine and cook until it is absorbed, about 2 minutes, continuing to stir constantly. Add broth mixture 3/4s of a cup at a time, stirring until each portion is absorbed before adding the next portion. This process will take about 30 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
3
In a large skillet on high heat, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and butter. Add the pears and saute for four minutes.
4
Serve pears over risotto, and sprinkle with cheese, almonds and parsley.

1205

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pear nectar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 42 ounces fat-free chicken broth, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Crimson Asiago-Pear Risotto 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.

Crimson Asiago-Pear Risotto

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