Low-Maintenance Risotto
Ingredients
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
Salt & pepper
1/2 medium onion (diced)
1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
16 oz sauteed mushrooms (optional - or swap in your favorite veggie)
Preparation
1
Melt 2 tbsp. of the butter in a large dutch-oven style pot over medium heat. Add in the onion and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
2
Add in the rice and stir well, for about 2 minutes, then add in the wine and simmer until the wine is absorbed. Add half the broth and simmer, only stirring once, cooking until it is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
3
Add in the remaining broth and stir occasionally as it simmers (just to keep it from sticking) for another 8-10 minutes until it is tender and creamy.
4
If the rice seems dry or isn't cooked through, just add a little more broth and continue to simmer until it reaches the texture you want.
5
Take the risotto off the heat and stir in the Parmesan and remaining tbsp. of butter. Serve hot, topped with mushrooms or your favorite sauteed or roasted seasonal veggie.
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About
The concept of "low maintenance" and "risotto" don't generally go hand-in-hand, but I'm happy to say that in this instance they do. This risotto recipe turned out so well that I'm making it my go-to version whenever we're craving that creamy rice dish in my house.
Yield:
4 Servings
Added:
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 6:37am
