Risotto with Lentils Recipe

Name: Risotto with Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried lentils; 3/4 cup Arborio rice; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon good, fruity olive oil; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried lentils
3/4 cup Arborio rice
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon good, fruity olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

1
Thoroughly rinse the lentils and rice, being sure to remove any small stones or dirt.
2
Place them in the slow cooker insert along with the water and 1 teaspoon salt.
3
In a saute pan, heat the butter and saute the onion over medium-high heat until the onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
4
Add the onion to the lentils and rice.
5
Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours, or until both the lentils and the rice are tender.
6
Add additional salt,if necessary, and pepper to taste.
7
Top each serving with a drizzle of the olive oil and a generous sprinkling of the Parmesan cheese and the parsley.
8
Any good, medium-bodied red wine would be nice with this dish.
9
I might try a Barbera or a young, fruity Zinfandel or one of my favorite easy-drinking Italian varietals, Callaway Vineyards Dolcetto.

300

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried lentils, 3/4 cup Arborio rice, 4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste, and more.

Yes, Risotto with Lentils 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 with Lentils

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