Green Risotto Recipe

Name: Green Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 quart vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cups arborio rice; 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry sherry; 1 pound triple washed spinach, chopped; 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped or torn; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls, chopped; Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated or ground; 1/2 to 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 2 or 3 handfuls

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 quart vegetable stock
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine or dry sherry
1 pound triple washed spinach, chopped
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped or torn
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls, chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated or ground
1/2 to 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 2 or 3 handfuls

1
Bring water and stock to a boil, then reduce heat to low to keep warm.
2
In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium to medium high heat.
3
Add onions and saute 3 minutes.
4
Add arborio rice and saute, 2 or 3 minutes more.
5
Add wine or sherry and allow liquid to absorb, 1 minute.
6
Add 1/2 the stock or broth and reduce heat slightly.
7
Simmer, stirring frequently until liquid is absorbed, then add more liquid, a few ladles at a time.
8
When liquid cooks out, ladle in a bit more.
9
When risotto has cooked almost to al dente, about 18 minutes, fold in spinach, basil and parsley.
10
Season risotto with nutmeg, salt and pepper and stir in any remaining broth.
11
Risotto will cook 22 minutes, total.
12
Stir in cheese and serve immediately.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 quart vegetable stock, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Green 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.

Green Risotto

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