Risotto

Dinner, Side Dishes

 

Risotto
This elegant dish is simple to prepare, and is so versatile. You can add what you'd like, for the flavor that you'd like, from seafood to vegetables to just about anything. It's gluten free, and a favorite at every table!
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Gluten-Free, Simple to Prepare
Servings: 6
Calories: 362kcal
Author: Chef Bill Collins

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock, hot/simmered. More may be needed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup onion (peeled and minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 1 ½ cups arborio rice (short grain rice)
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 cup frozen peas (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chives (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Bring the stock to a simmer in a small saucepan
  • Place a medium-sized saucepan over a medium heat. When it’s heated, add the olive oil, then the onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until the onions start to soften. Add the garlic, and sauté until it’s fragrant, approximately 30 seconds
  • Add the rice, and thoroughly combine with the vegetables. Add the white wine, and stir until it’s absorbed
  • Add the simmering stock, approximately ½ cup (4 oz) at a time, stirring regularly, approximately every 60-90 seconds.  Wait until each addition of stock is absorbed by the rice before adding more stock
  • After approximately 20-30 minutes, the rice will be tender, yet still have a firmness to the center of the grain
  • Turn off the heat, and add the peas and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with the chives, and serve immediately

Notes

NOTE: There are so many additions to give this any flavor you'd like, such as seafood, cooked squash, grilled or roasted chicken, truffles (really!), saffron, pesto, ham, and more! Whaddya have? Maybe toss it in!
Nutrition Facts
Risotto
Serving Size
 
6 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
362
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
480
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
397
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
54
g
18
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
301
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
121
mg
12
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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