Description
This extra creamy spinach risotto is a wonderfully rich base risotto recipe that you can use with your favorite proteins.
Ingredients
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- 1 stick (80 grams) of butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup of arborio rice
- 1 cup of white wine
- 3 cups of water
- 2 cups of baby spinach
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation of Spinach Water:
- In a blender, combine the 3 cups of water, 2 cups of baby spinach, and 1 tsp of salt. Blend until the spinach is finely pureed and the mixture is a uniform green color. Set aside.
- Cooking the Base:
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the stick of butter.
- Once melted, add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent, ensuring that the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Toasting the Rice:
- Add the 1 cup of arborio rice to the pot and stir, ensuring each grain is well-coated with the butter. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes until it becomes slightly translucent around the edges.
- Deglazing with Wine:
- Pour in the 1 cup of white wine. Let it come to a gentle boil and cook until half of the liquid has evaporated.
- Adding the Spinach Water:
- Begin adding the spinach water mixture to the pot gradually. Add about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently. After each addition, wait until most of the liquid is absorbed before adding the next 1/2 cup. This step should take about 15 minutes and allows the rice to absorb the flavors and develop the creamy texture characteristic of risotto.
- Finishing the Risotto:
- Once all the spinach water has been added and the rice is nearly cooked, pour in the 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir well to ensure it’s fully incorporated.
- Continue cooking for a few more minutes until the rice is fully cooked and has a creamy consistency.
- Adding Cheese:
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese until fully melted into the risotto.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg