RISOTTO OF FENNEL AND BLACK BEANS

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A simple dish but can take some time. Gluten free, nightshade free, dairy free.

Provided by Cassie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 46m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bulb fennel, cored and finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon water
3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ cup brown rice, rinsed well
2 cups vegetable stock, warmed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add fennel, onion, water, and garlic; cook and stir until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice until coated with oil and lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir 1 cup broth into the saucepan; cook until rice absorbs broth, about 5 minutes. Add broth a ladleful at time, stirring until rice is tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes in all. Stir in black beans; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 577.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Woke__ Beats
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This risotto is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the day before and it was just as good reheated.


rajnish kumar
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I'm not a fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this risotto. The fennel flavor is very subtle and mellow.


zee shah
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This risotto is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your diet. My kids loved it!


Space Monkey
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I've made this risotto several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve to company.


cem.e.ter.y collector
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This risotto is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Norma Quintero
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this meatless risotto. It's packed with flavor and very satisfying.


Joseph Barreiro
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This risotto is a great way to use up leftover black beans. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Jamme Kellam
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my risotto turned out mushy. I think I added too much liquid. I'll have to try this recipe again.


ismail holla
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This risotto was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of fennel and black beans. I would definitely make this again.


Abidaz013 Abidaz013
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I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Sabir Mahmood
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This risotto was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper. I also would have liked to see more fennel flavor. Overall, it was a decent dish, but I wouldn't make it again.


Ayomi GOLD
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I was pleasantly surprised by this risotto. I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but it was very mild and mellow in this dish. The black beans added a nice texture and flavor contrast. I would definitely make this again.


Selma Iintamba
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This fennel and black bean risotto is a delicious and unique twist on the classic dish. The fennel adds a subtle sweetness and anise flavor, while the black beans add a hearty and protein-rich element. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out