Best Risotto Recipes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
• 5 cups simmering chicken stock
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C degrees.

2. Place the rice and 4 cups of the chicken stock in a Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente.

3. Remove from the oven, add the remaining cup of chicken stock, the Parmesan, wine, butter, salt, and pepper, and stir vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes, until the rice is thick and creamy. Add the peas and stir until heated through. Serve hot.

Ingredients:

• 400g bag raw prawns, in their shells, defrosted if frozen
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red chilli, deseeded, half sliced and half finely chopped
• 1 ½l fish stock
• 50g butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 300g risotto rice (we used arborio)
• 1 small glass white wine
• 200g frozen peas
• zest and juice 1 lemon

Method:

Peel the prawns, keeping the heads and shells. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan and fry the prawn shells and heads with the sliced chilli until they have toasted and changed colour. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer.

Bring the stock to the boil and keep on a low simmer. In a separate pan, melt half the butter over a medium heat. Stir in the onions and sweat gently for 8-10 mins until soft but not coloured, stirring occasionally. Stir the rice into the onions until completely coated in the butter, then stir continuously until the rice is shiny and the edges of the grain start to look transparent.

Pour in the wine and simmer until totally evaporated. Add the stock, a ladleful at a time, stirring with each addition until absorbed. Stir through the prawns and peas. Continue adding stock a ladleful at a time and stirring the rice over a low heat for 25-30 mins, until the rice is cooked al dente (with a slightly firm, starchy bite in the middle). The risotto should be creamy and slightly soupy. When you draw a wooden spoon through it, there should be a wake that holds for a few moments but not longer. Cook until the prawns change colour. Stir through the chopped chilli, lemon juice and remaining olive oil. Let the risotto rest for a few mins, then serve, topped with the lemon zest.

Article from: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lemony-prawn-pea-risotto

Ingredients:

• 350g frozen butternut squash chunks
• 300g frozen Chantenay carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle to serve (optional)
• 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 300g arborio rice
• 2 salt-free vegetable stock cubes*, made up to 1.2ltrs

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Toss the butternut squash and carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil (1 tbsp for nutrition) on a large baking tray and roast in the oven for 20 mins, tossing occasionally, until cooked throughout.

2. Put the pumpkin seeds in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook for 3-5 mins, tossing frequently, until they start to pop. Set aside in a bowl.

3. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil (1 tbsp for nutrition) in the frying pan, add the rice and toast for 2 mins until it starts to sizzle. Stirring continuously, add the stock, a little at a time, allowing it to be fully absorbed between each addition until the rice has puffed up, is coated in a glossy sauce and has a slight bite in the middle – this should take around 20 mins. Season to taste.

4. Stir through the roasted squash and carrots and any cooking juices, allowing them to break up slightly in the risotto. Add a splash more boiling water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.

5. Serve topped with the toasted pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of olive oil, if you like.

Tip: *Try using a gluten-free or vegan stock cube.

Article from: https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/autumn-risotto.html

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 380g mushrooms, sliced
• 350g spaghetti
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 125g baby spinach
• ½ lemon, zested and juiced
• 100g grated lighter mature Cheddar

Method:

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat. Fry the mushrooms with a pinch of salt for 10-12 mins until the water that comes off them evaporates and the mushrooms turn golden.

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti for 9-10 mins until al dente. Drain, keeping a cupful of the water.

Stir the garlic into the mushrooms, and fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Tip in the drained spaghetti, spinach and lemon zest. Toss well, squeeze over the lemon juice and season with pepper. Add a few tablespoons of the pasta water and toss everything together to coat the pasta. Scatter over the grated cheese to serve.

Article from: https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/speedy-mushroom-spaghetti.html

Ingredients:

• 30g (1 1/4oz) dried porcini mushrooms
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 leeks, chopped
• 250g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
• 275g (9oz) pearl barley, rinsed
• 200ml (7fl oz) dry white wine
• 900ml vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 2 tsp dried thyme
• For the lemon chard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 200g (7oz) chard (preferably rainbow variety), stalks and leaves separated and sliced
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested

Method:

Soak the porcini mushrooms in 200ml (7fl oz) hot water for 20 minutes until tender. Strain reserving the soaking liquid, roughly chop the mushrooms and discard any grit left in the sieve.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat and sauté the leeks, covered, for 3 minutes until softened, stirring them occasionally. Add the soaked porcini and mushroomsand cook, stirring occasionally, for another 3 minutes. Stir in the barley until combined.

Pour the wine into the pan and allow it to bubble for 2–3 minutes until almost absorbed and there is no smell of alcohol. Add the stock, bring up to boiling point, stir well, then turn the heat to low. Cover with a lid and simmer for 40–45 minutes until the barley is tender but still has a little bite, stirring often to prevent it sticking. Season, remove from the heat and leave to sit for 5 minutes.

While the barley is resting, prepare the lemon chard. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the chard stalks for 1 minute until softened. Add the leaves and cook for another 2–3 minutes until wilted, season, and stir in the lemon juice and zest. Spoon the chard onto the risotto and serve immediately.

Article from: https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/porcini-barley-risotto-with-lemon-chard.html

Ingredients:

• 6 cups chicken broth, or as needed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2 medium shallots, diced
• 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
• ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Warm broth in a saucepan over low heat.

Meanwhile, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add portobello and white mushrooms; cook and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms and their liquid to a bowl; set aside.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the saucepan. Stir in shallots and cook for 1 minute. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is coated with oil and pale, golden in color, about 2 minutes.

Pour in wine, stirring constantly until wine is fully absorbed. Add 1/2 cup warm broth to the rice, and stir until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, yet firm to the bite, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove from heat. Stir in reserved mushrooms and their liquid, butter, chives, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Article from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/85389/gourmet-mushroom-risotto/

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cubed butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ onion, minced
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• ⅓ cup dry white wine
• 5 cups hot chicken stock
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Place squash cubes into a steamer basket in a saucepan with water. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow to steam until the squash is tender (10 to 15 minutes), then drain, and mash in a bowl with a fork.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes until onion begins to soften, then stir in rice. Continue cooking and stirring until rice is glossy and the onion begins to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes more.

Pour in white wine; cook, stirring constantly, until it has evaporated. Stir in mashed squash and 1/3 of the hot chicken stock; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until chicken stock has been absorbed into rice, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1/2 of the remaining chicken stock, and continue stirring until it has been absorbed. Finally, pour in remaining stock, and continue stirring until the risotto is creamy.

Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.

Article from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/144760/butternut-squash-risotto/

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 ½ cups uncooked Arborio rice
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 7 cups hot chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions and saute for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the onions are a dark golden brown. Remove from heat, stir in the balsamic vinegar and set aside.

Heat the remaining oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the rice and mix well. Let heat for about 2 minutes, then pour in the wine. Reduce heat to medium low and start pouring in the broth about 1 cup at a time. Add more broth as each cup is absorbed. Continue in this manner until all the broth is absorbed and the rice is al dente, about 20 minutes.

Stir in the reserved onion mixture and allow to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish each serving with fresh thyme.

Article from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/18791/roasted-chicken-with-risotto-and-caramelized-onions/