Are you in search of a delectable and festive dish to warm your soul during the holiday season? Look no further than roast chestnut and cranberry risotto. This scrumptious dish combines the nutty sweetness of roasted chestnuts with the tangy tartness of cranberries, creating a tantalizing flavor profile that is sure to impress your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy dinner party or a memorable holiday feast, this risotto is guaranteed to be a hit among family and friends. With its creamy texture, vibrant colors, and burst of seasonal flavors, roast chestnut and cranberry risotto is an absolute must-try for any culinary enthusiast.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED SQUASH, PANCETTA & CHESTNUT RISOTTO
Upping the veg and swapping rice for pearl barley makes a hearty winter warmer that's full of flavour and healthy too. Scatter with Parmesan and enjoy!
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Dinner, Supper
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the squash with 1⁄2 tbsp of oil, chilli flakes and some seasoning on a large roasting tray. Roast for 15 mins, then add the chestnuts and nestle the sage and pancetta around the squash so that they touch the baking sheet. Return to the oven for 8-10 mins until the pancetta and sage are crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside. When cool, tear the pancetta and sage leaves into pieces.
- Heat the remaining oil in a sauté pan over a low heat. Add the shallots and cook for 8 mins until softened but not coloured. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Tip in the pearl barley, toast for a minute, then pour in the stock.
- Working in small amounts, add the stock to the pan and cook, stirring over a medium heat until all the liquid is absorbed by the barley - about 20 mins. When there is only a little liquid left, stir in the roasted ingredients to warm through. Season to taste. Serve with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
ROASTED SQUASH, CHESTNUT, AND CHICORY SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Leafy Green Vegetable Side Roast Thanksgiving Wheat/Gluten-Free Cranberry Bacon Fall Healthy Chestnut Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large shallow baking pan with foil and oil generously with olive oil.
- Cut off stem end of squash, then put cut side down and halve lengthwise. Discard seeds, then cut squash into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Peel if desired with a paring knife and transfer slices to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and gently toss to coat. Arrange in 1 layer in lined baking pan and roast until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and turn squash over with a spatula. Add chestnuts to pan in an even layer, then continue to roast until squash is golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Keep warm, covered with foil.
- While squash is roasting, cook pancetta in a dry 10-inch heavy skillet over high heat until browned, about 4 minutes total. Transfer pancetta with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in skillet.
- Reheat pancetta fat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add cranberries and brown sugar and stir once to combine. Remove from heat and add water, stirring and scraping up brown bits from bottom of skillet.
- Transfer cranberry mixture to a medium bowl and whisk in mustard, remaining tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Toss together chicory, roasted acorn squash, and chestnuts. Just before serving, toss with dressing and sprinkle with pancetta.
CRANBERRY AND ROASTED GARLIC RISOTTO
DaVita dietitian Jennifer's kidney-friendly recipe for Cranberry and Roasted Garlic Risotto is ideal for a cozy meal at home with family, and special enough to dazzle guests.
Provided by DaVita renal dietitian Jennifer from New Jersey.
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mince onion.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add roasted garlic and onion in saucepan and cook over medium heat until soft.
- Add rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add broth and dried cranberries to rice mixture. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour into casserole dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8 g, ServingSize 3/4 cup, Sodium 100 mg
CRANBERRY ROASTED GARLIC RISOTTO
Found this on www.oceanspray.com and placed here for safekeeping. Thanks to Redsie for the cooking time and temperature.
Provided by Kats Mom
Categories White Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Grease a covered casserole dish.
- Melt butter or margarine in a large saucepan.
- Add roasted garlic and onion; cook over medium heat until soft.
- Add rice; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add broth and sweetened dried cranberries; bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
- Pour mixture into casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes.
- Stir in cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 443.6, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 15.8, Protein 5.7
CHESTNUT & BUTTERNUT RISOTTO
This comforting Italian rice supper is a great way to use up leftover chestnuts
Provided by Silvana Franco
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 5 mins. Add the squash, sage and rice, and cook for a further 2 mins.
- Pour in the stock and cook, stirring regularly, for 15 mins. Add the chestnuts and cook for a further 5 mins or until the rice is tender and the stock has been absorbed.
- Stir in the butter, parsley and Parmesan. Divide risotto between bowls, scatter with extra Parmesan, season and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 95 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.87 milligram of sodium
ROASTED CHESTNUTS
These can be served as a dessert with eggnog or vanilla ice cream or just served salted as a snack.
Provided by Angel
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut a 1/2 inch crisscross on the flat side of each nut. Be sure to cut through the shell to prevent the nut from exploding.
- Place the nuts in a shallow baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Allow to cool and peel off the shell.
- Place nuts in a skillet with butter and saute over high heat until the butter is melted and the chestnuts are well coated. Place skillet in oven and roast until they are golden on top. Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 8 g
CRANBERRY RISOTTO
I found another way to use all of those cranberries that we stash during the holidays. This was found @ http://www.cranberries.org courtesy of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association. I'm putting this here for safe keeping.
Provided by SassiFras
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour Cranberry Juice Cocktail into small sauce pan and place on medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to 1 quart sauce pan and place over high heat.
- Add leeks and salt and pepper.
- Sauté until leeks are translucent and then add the rice.
- Stir until the rice is coated with oil.
- Add the boiling cranberry juice cocktail. Stir. Cover. Turn heat down to a simmer.
- Let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add feta cheese and sweetened dried cranberries, stir well.
- Turn into serving dish.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 56, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.7, Protein 2.3
Tips:
- Use fresh chestnuts: Fresh chestnuts have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than dried chestnuts. If you can't find fresh chestnuts, you can use dried chestnuts, but be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
- Roast the chestnuts before using them: Roasting the chestnuts enhances their flavor and makes them easier to peel.
- Use a good quality risotto rice: Arborio or Carnaroli rice are both good choices for risotto. These rices have a high starch content, which helps to create a creamy sauce.
- Cook the risotto slowly and stir it frequently: This will help to release the starch from the rice and create a creamy sauce.
- Add the cranberries and chestnuts towards the end of the cooking time: This will prevent them from becoming overcooked.
- Serve the risotto immediately: Risotto is best served fresh out of the pot.
Conclusion:
Roast Chestnut and Cranberry Risotto is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for a holiday meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy texture, nutty flavor, and tart cranberries, this risotto is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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