Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the bounty of fresh, seasonal produce. And what better way to celebrate than with a delicious risotto dish? This classic Italian dish is made with arborio rice, a short-grain variety that absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients beautifully. In this spring green risotto with artichokes, the rice is cooked in a broth made with white wine, chicken or vegetable stock, and Parmesan cheese. Artichokes, peas, and asparagus add a pop of color and flavor, and the dish is finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. This easy-to-make risotto is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SPRING GREEN RISOTTO
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 47m
Yield 4 servings for dinner, 6 servings for appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add the rice and stir for a minute to coat with the vegetables, oil, and butter. Add the white wine and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until most of the wine has been absorbed. Add the chicken stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring almost constantly and waiting for the stock to be absorbed before adding more. This process should take 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the asparagus diagonally in 1 1/2-inch lengths and discard the tough ends. Blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, until al dente. Drain and cool immediately in ice water. (If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes until the starchiness is gone.)
- When the risotto has been cooking for 15 minutes, drain the asparagus and add it to the risotto with the peas, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Continue cooking and adding stock, stirring almost constantly, until the rice is tender but still firm.
- Whisk the lemon juice and mascarpone together in a small bowl. When the risotto is done, turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone mixture plus the Parmesan cheese and chives. Set aside, off the heat, for a few minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve hot with a sprinkling of chives and more Parmesan cheese.
SPRING GREEN RISOTTO
For this recipe, I start with sauteed leeks and fennel, then add Arborio rice, white wine and simmering chicken stock, gradually adding more stock as the rice cooks. A quick addition of lemon zest, lemon juice, mascarpone, Parmesan cheese and fresh chives, and you've got a delicious dinner the whole family will love. Once you've made this recipe a few times and you have the technique down, risotto will be easy to whip up after a busy day. Just turn on some good music, pour a glass of wine and unwind as you stir.
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add the rice and stir for a minute to coat with the vegetables, oil and butter. Add the white wine and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until most of the wine has been absorbed. Add the chicken stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring almost constantly and waiting for the stock to be absorbed before adding more. This process should take 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the asparagus diagonally in 1 1/2-inch lengths and discard the tough ends. Blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, until al dente. Drain and cool immediately in ice water. (If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes until the starchiness is gone.)
- When the risotto has been cooking for 15 minutes, drain the asparagus and add it to the risotto with the peas, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Continue cooking and adding stock, stirring almost constantly, until the rice is tender but still firm.
- Whisk the lemon juice and mascarpone together in a small bowl. When the risotto is done, turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone mixture plus the Parmesan cheese and chives. Set aside off the heat for a few minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve hot with a sprinkling of chives and more Parmesan cheese.
SPRING GREEN RISOTTO
Creamy risotto gets a fresh vegetarian upgrade with the addition of spinach and kale.
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove frozen spinach from freezer; let stand at room temperature so it thaws slightly.
- In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add leek and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until leek is soft. Add kale, salt and pepper; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until kale is soft. Add rice; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth, cooking and stirring mixture gently until rice absorbs broth. Repeat this process with remaining 3 cups broth and 1 cup wine.
- When last cup of liquid is just about fully absorbed, chop frozen spinach into cubes. Sprinkle spinach into risotto. Cook and stir until it melts down into mixture. Stir in cheese. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
ARTICHOKE RISOTTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the artichoke hearts and reduce the heat to medium high. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the hearts are beginning to brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- To the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the butter and the shallots and cook for 1 minute, stirring regularly. Add the rice and salt and stir with a wooden spoon to coat all the kernels with oil. Continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until the rice is sizzling. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until it is almost completely absorbed. Now begin adding the chicken broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently between additions. After the first cup is almost entirely absorbed, add the next cup. Continue in this way until the rice is cooked through and you have a creamy risotto, about 20 minutes in all. (The risotto should be slightly loose, not dry; it should run off your spoon. If it gets too dry, add a bit more broth.) Stir in the peas, feta, chives, mint and black pepper. Gently stir in the artichoke hearts and the lemon juice. Serve.
SPRING GREEN RISOTTO
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut off ramp bulbs. Thinly slice greens, and chop bulbs coarsely. Reserve about 2 tablespoons bulb.
- Place a heavy pot over medium-high heat and warm olive oil. Add chopped ramp bulbs and greens. Toss quickly to soften, about 2 minutes. Add rice, and stir for several minutes. Add wine, stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Begin adding the warmed broth, a cup or so at a time, stirring and cooking for 5 to 15 minutes between additions. When rice has lost its rock-hard center, add spring greens. Stir, and add the reserved ramp bulbs.
- When greens have wilted, add butter and half the cheese. Taste. Each grain of rice should have a firm center, and the mixture should be soupy. If necessary, add more water or broth and cook a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add thyme, season with salt and pepper and serve, garnished with remaining grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1052, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1279 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
SPRING GREEN RISOTTO, INA'S WAY
An Italian favorite that is much easier to make then you think - Ina Garten's (The Barefoot Contessa) way.
Provided by Manami
Categories Medium Grain Rice
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To prep, discard the tough ends of the asparagus and cut the tips diagonally in 1 1/2-inch lengths.
- Blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender.
- Drain and cool immediately in ice water.
- Heat the olive oil and butter (or margarine, if using) in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the leeks and fennel and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender.
- Add rice and stir for a minute to coat with the oil and butter.
- Add white wine and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until most of the wine has been absorbed.
- Add the stock, two ladles at a time, stirring almost constantly and waiting for the stock to be absorbed before adding more.
- The whole cooking process will take 25 to 30 minutes.
- When the risotto has been cooking for 15 minutes, drain the asparagus and add to the risotto with the peas, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- Continue cooking and adding stock, stirring almost constantly, until the rice is tender but still firm.
- Whisk the lemon juice and mascarpone together in a small bowl.
- When the risotto is done, turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone mixture, plus the Parmesan cheese.
- Allow to sit off the heat for a few minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot with a sprinkling of chives and more Parmesan cheese.
- Gustare!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.4, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 369.9, Carbohydrate 89.7, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 9.4, Protein 22.1
SPRING GREEN RISOTTO
Once a week I create a new recipe for my blog, An Officer and a Vegan. I first made this risotto when I needed something cheerful and comforting. It would be fantastic with asparagus, zucchini or summer squash, but use whatever veggies are in season. -Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring stock and water to a simmer; keep hot. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until rice is coated., Stir in wine and thyme. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook and stir until wine is absorbed. Add hot stock mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring after each addition until stock has been absorbed; continue until the rice is tender but firm to the bite and the mixture is creamy. Stir in spinach, peas, cheese, vinegar, salt and pepper; heat through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
RISOTTO WITH SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS
Make and share this Risotto With Spinach and Artichoke Hearts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In small saucepan bring broth and 1/2 cup water to a boil.
- Spray a 1 1/2-quart nonstick ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray; place over medium-high heat 30 seconds.
- Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes, until soft.
- Add rice; saute 1 minute.
- Remove from heat; stir in broth mixture, artichokes, tomatoes and pepper.
- Cover tightly; bake 25 minutes, until liquid is almost absorbed.
- Remove from oven; stir in spinach.
- Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle evenly with cheese and serve immediately.
- SERVING (1 CUP) PROVIDES: 1 1/2 Vegetables, 1/2 Protein, 1 Bread, 5 Optional Calories; 4 grams Fat, 3 grams Fiber.
- PER SERVING: 204 Calories, 4 g Total Fat, 2 g Saturated Fat, 8 mg Cholesterol, 247 mg Sodium, 33 g Total Carbohydrate, 3 g Dietary Fiber, 10 g Protein, 195 mg Calcium; 4 points.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9.3
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the risotto will be. Look for fresh, seasonal vegetables and a good quality broth.
- Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before cooking it helps to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Use a wide pan: A wide pan will help the rice to cook evenly and prevent it from sticking together.
- Add the liquid gradually: Add the liquid to the rice gradually, stirring constantly. This will help the rice to absorb the liquid evenly and prevent it from becoming too soupy.
- Stir frequently: Stir the risotto frequently to prevent it from sticking to the pan and to help it cook evenly.
- Cook until creamy: The risotto is done when it is creamy and tender. It should have a slight bite to it, but it should not be crunchy.
- Serve immediately: Risotto is best served immediately after it is cooked. It will start to lose its creaminess as it sits.
Conclusion:
Spring green risotto with artichokes is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a spring or summer meal. It is made with fresh, seasonal vegetables and a creamy sauce. The risotto is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you are a risotto novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to please.
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