Risotto Verde Recipe

Name: Risotto Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 7 1/2 cups vegetable stock or 7 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 leek, shredded; 1 1/4 cups arborio rice; 1 1/4 cups dry white wine; 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 8 ounces Baby Spinach, fresh; 3 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

7 1/2 cups vegetable stock or 7 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 leek, shredded
1 1/4 cups arborio rice
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
8 ounces Baby Spinach, fresh
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
In large sauce pan bring stock to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
2
Heat olive oil in separate large sauce pan.
3
Saute garlic and leeks until softened (about 3 minutes).
4
Add rice and cook for two minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Add half the wine to rice mixture and about 1/2 cup of the hot stock.
6
Cook on medium low until all liquid has been absorbed.
7
Add the remainder of stock and white wine and cook over low heat for 25 minutes, until rice is creamy. (Rice needs to absorb liquid slowly in order to have the correct consistency.).
8
Stir in basil and baby spinach. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
9
Add plain yogurt and mix well.
10
Serve hot.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 1/2 cups vegetable stock or 7 1/2 cups chicken stock, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 leek, shredded, and more.

Yes, Risotto Verde 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.

Risotto Verde

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