French Onion Risotto Recipe

Name: French Onion Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Risotto; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 large onions, sliced; 1/2 cup Arborio rice; 2 cups water; 1 cup Cashew Cream; salt and pepper, to taste (optional); Cashew Cream; 1/2 cup cashews, soaked overnight; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

Risotto
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
1/2 cup Arborio rice
2 cups water
1 cup Cashew Cream
salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
Cashew Cream
1/2 cup cashews, soaked overnight
1 cup water

1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onions to the pan, and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, until the onions have caramelized.
3
Toss the rice into the caramelized onions.
4
Add 1/2 cup of water Add 1/2 cup of water to deglaze, picking up all the flavorful bits from the bottom by stirring vigorously.
5
Continue to stir in 1/2 cup of water at a time, allowing it to absorb before you add more. This should take approximately 20 minutes. Season to taste.
6
When all the water has been absorbed, stir in the Cashew Cream (see recipe below). Cook an additional 5 minutes.
7
6.Season to taste, and serve.
8
Drain the soaked cashews.
9
Add the cashews to a blender with 1 cup of water.
10
Blend until you have a smooth cream. This will take 1-3 minutes, depending on your blender.

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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: Risotto, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 large onions, sliced, 1/2 cup Arborio rice, and more.

Yes, French Onion Risotto falls under the General 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.

French Onion Risotto

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