Green Bean Risotto Recipe

Name: Green Bean Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans; 1 (32-ounce) container low-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1 red onion, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice; 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh green beans
1 (32-ounce) container low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1
Trim beans, and cut into bite-size pieces. Bring beans and 1/4 cup broth to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; cook 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove beans with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
2
Bring remaining broth to a simmer in a saucepan (do not boil), keeping warm over low heat.
3
Add butter, chopped onion, and garlic to broth in Dutch oven; cook 3 minutes. Add rice and white wine, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Reduce heat to medium.
4
Add 1 cup simmering broth to rice mixture in Dutch oven, and cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat procedure with remaining broth, 1 cup at a time. (Cooking time is about 15 to 20 minutes.)
5
Stir in beans, thyme, pepper, and Parmesan cheese; serve immediately.
6
Asparagus Risotto: Substitute 1 pound fresh asparagus for green beans. Proceed as directed.

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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: 1 pound fresh green beans, 1 (32-ounce) container low-sodium chicken broth, divided, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 red onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Bean 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.

Green Bean Risotto

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