Caramelized carrot risotto is an elevated and flavorful dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the creamy texture of risotto rice. This dish is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned risotto maker or a novice cook looking to try something new, caramelized carrot risotto is a recipe that you won't want to miss. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of creating this dish, from selecting the right ingredients to achieving the perfect creamy consistency. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the secrets to making the ultimate caramelized carrot risotto.
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ROASTED CARROT AND ONION RISOTTO
This creamy and filling risotto is great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the carrots, onion and ginger with 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a baking sheet. Roast until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the chicken broth with 3 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Keep it just under a simmer. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in another medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until the rice is translucent, about 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer, stirring, until the wine is fully absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add the thyme sprigs and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add about 1/2 cup warm broth. Cook, stirring, until the broth is almost absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, and stirring until all of the broth has been incorporated and the rice is tender, but not mushy, about 25 minutes total. Stir in the butter, a few cubes at a time, until melted and the risotto is creamy.
- Roughly chop half of the roasted vegetables and stir them into the risotto. Spoon into bowls and garnish with the remaining vegetables and fresh thyme if using.
CARAMELIZED CARROT RISOTTO
Creamy, yet bright risotto that takes a little effort, but is worth the wait. You can substitute an equal amount of heavy cream for the mascarpone cheese, but it is better with the original. From April 2008 Sunset Magazine.
Provided by JeanT
Categories Rice
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 side dish servings, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a medium heavy bottomed pot; add carrots and stir with a wooden spoon until well coated. Add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the sugar; cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until water evaporates and carrots are just starting to turn brown, a few minutes more. Reserve half of the carrots. In a blender, puree other half with 3/4 cup hot water.
- Bring chicken broth to a simmer and keep at a simmer, covered, over low heat.
- Heat remaining oil and butter over medium heat in same (unwashed) pot used for carrots. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add rice, stirring with a wooden spoon to coat rice with oil, 1 minute. Add wine and cook, stirring, until wine evaporates. Add carrot puree and cook, stirring, until mixture no longer looks soupy.
- Add 1/2 cup hot broth, stirring often, until rice absorbs most of the liquid. Repeat process, adding 1/2 cup broth at a time and stirring often till each addition is absorbed before adding the next, until rice is al dente (about 20 minutes; at least 1 cup broth will remain).
- Fold in reserved carrots (save 2 tablespoons for garnish), mascarpone, 1/4 cup parmesan, 1 tablespoon parsley, and the thyme. Add up to 1 cup broth (1/4 cup at a time) to loosen the risotto. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle each bowl of risotto with some of the remaining1/2 cup parmesan, remaining 1 tablespoon parsley, and the reserved carrots. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.3, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 924.8, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 9.7
CARROT RISOTTO
This risotto is carroty. It's cheesy. It has a nice bite to it, which is exactly what you want. And because the backbone to any risotto is a really good broth, I'm going to show you how we make our carrot stock at Dirt Candy.
Provided by Amanda Cohen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Risotto: Strain the stock to yield 6 cups (add water to the stock if necessary) and place in stock pot over low heat to simmer. Finely dice the onion half; then peel and mince the garlic. In a skillet, heat olive oil to rippling, add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent, 3-5 minutes. Add the rice and stir to toast. Continue to move it around the pan so it doesn't stick to the bottom, about 7 minutes.
- When the rice has grown translucent from absorbing the oil, add wine and stir until it evaporates; do the same with the lemon juice. Once the pan is fairly dry, slowly ladle the simmering carrot stock into the rice in one-cup increments (rice and stock need to be same temperature). Stir until the liquid has been incorporated before adding the next cup. Don't rush it: you want to let the carrot flavor slowly develop. (This is the trick to cooking risotto: take it slow!)
- When you have two cups of stock left in the saucepan, pour the carrot juice into the stock and stir until it's incorporated. Then, add the next cup of the carrot juice/stock mixture to the rice and incorporate. When you have one cup of the mixture left, stir the diced carrots into the rice before adding the final cup of liquid.
- Finish the dish: When the rice looks creamy and there's no liquid sloshing around, add salt, butter, and half of the Pecorino. (Omit butter and Pecorino for vegan eaters.) Spoon onto a serving plate, sprinkle with the thyme and remaining Pecorino, and serve.
- Peel, trim, and roughly chop the onion and carrots, and roughly chop celery; add to stock pot. Smash garlic cloves to remove peel, then add to pot. Add water, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Strain and reserve liquid, discarding solids.
CARAMELIZED CARROTS
From Better Homes & Gardens. During cooking, gently shake skillet to prevent carrots from sticking! Very good way to change up carrots.
Provided by CookinMamaof3
Categories Corn
Time 42m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in large skillet, then add carrots, cut side down.
- Sprinkle with salt and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Turn carrots, add garlic, cover and continue cooking for 10 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
- Remove carrots to serving plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add whipping cream and cayenne pepper to the same skillet and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and gently boil for 2 to 4 minutes, until cream is slightly thickened.
- Pour over carrots and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.3, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 159, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 1.6
PARMESAN-CARROT RISOTTO
Instead of using pricier traditional Arborio rice, we experimented with long-grain white rice in this risotto. It yields results that are just as creamy and delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring broth and 2 cups water to a bare simmer over medium.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium. Add onion and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in rice. Add wine; cook, stirring, until absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups hot broth; simmer over medium-low, stirring frequently, until mostly absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Continue to add broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring occasionally, until absorbed before adding more. Cook until rice is creamy and just tender, about 20 minutes (you may not need all the broth).
- Remove risotto from heat. Stir in Parmesan and 1 tablespoon butter, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g
Tips:
- Use the right rice. Arborio or Carnaroli rice are best for risotto, as they have a high starch content that creates a creamy texture.
- Toast the rice before adding the liquid. This helps to release the starches and create a more flavorful risotto.
- Add the liquid gradually. Stir the risotto constantly and add the liquid in small increments, allowing the rice to absorb each addition before adding more.
- Cook the risotto until it is al dente. The rice should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
- Stir in the cheese and butter at the end. This will create a creamy and flavorful risotto.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or vegetables. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Caramelized carrot risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover carrots, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With its creamy texture and sweet and savory flavor, caramelized carrot risotto is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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