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Cook Time:50 mins
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Servings:8
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Nutrition Notes
Is this risotto gluten-free?
Yes! Arborio rice, like all rice, isgluten-free. And since this recipe contains no other ingredients that contain gluten, this risotto is gluten-free.
Is Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese healthy?
Research suggeststhat the type of saturated fat in cheese, including Parmigiano-Reggiano, has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. Cheese also has probiotics—beneficial bacteria for your gut. And a healthy gut has been shown to have many health benefits, including reducing inflammation and the risk of chronic disease. Cheese can even help make your mouth healthier, reducing tooth decay, gum disease and mouth sores.
Some types of cheese can be high in sodium, so be sure to check the label. Parmigiano-Reggiano provides about 8% of your daily sodium intake for each 1-ounce serving, which can easily fit into a healthy diet.
Does Parmigiano-Reggiano have lactose?
While milk naturally contains lactose, many types of cheese, including Parmigiano-Reggiano, lose most of its lactose during the cheese-making process. Many people who are lactose-sensitive find they can eat cheese in moderation without upsetting their gut.
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What is Arborio rice? Is there a substitute?
Arborio rice is a type of short-grain rice that’s often used to make risotto. It’s named after the town of Arborio in Piedmont, a northwest region of Italy. Arborio rice is high in amylopectin, a starch that’s released during cooking, which gives it a creamy texture. If you can’t find Arborio rice, you can use carnaroli, maratelli or other varieties of Italian-style risotto rice.
Why should the broth be hot?
Slowly adding hot broth to Arborio rice helps release the starch from the rice, giving risotto its characteristic silky, creamy texture.
Why add wine with each addition of broth?
We add a splash of wine along with each addition of broth to give the dish a more pronounced wine flavor. If you’d prefer the wine to be more subtle, add the entire cup at the end of Step 2 and cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed, then begin adding the broth. If you prefer to omit the wine, use more broth in its place.
What to serve with risotto
Risotto is delicious on its own, but it also pairs well with seafood likepan-seared salmon,Brown Butter Seared ScallopsorLemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers. Top risotto withEasy Sautéed Asparagus,Sheet-Pan Roasted Root VegetablesorRoasted Mushrooms with Brown Butter & Parmesanfor a delicious vegetarian dinner. Serve withArugula & Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigretteor asimple green saladto complete the meal.
Alexandra Shytsman
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients5cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth, beef broth, seafood stock, bottled clam juice, no-chicken broth or vegetable broth (see Notes)2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1cupchopped shallots or onion2clovesgarlic, minced1 ½cupsArborio, carnaroli or other Italian risotto rice¼teaspoonsalt1cupdry white wine1cupfinely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, dividedFreshly ground pepper to taste
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Ingredients
5cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth, beef broth, seafood stock, bottled clam juice, no-chicken broth or vegetable broth (see Notes)
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1cupchopped shallots or onion
2clovesgarlic, minced
1 ½cupsArborio, carnaroli or other Italian risotto rice
¼teaspoonsalt
1cupdry white wine
1cupfinely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Bring broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the broth remains steaming but is not simmering.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add shallots (or onion) and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice and salt and stir to coat.
Remove from the heat; stir in 3/4 cup cheese and pepper. Serve sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Equipment
Medium saucepan, Dutch oven
Tips
Bottled clam juice can be very high in sodium. We like Bar Harbor brand, which has 120 milligrams sodium per 2-ounce serving. Look for it in the canned fish section or the seafood department of your supermarket.
Chicken-flavored broth, a vegetarian broth despite its name, is preferable to vegetable broth in some recipes for its hearty, rich flavor. Sometimes called “no-chicken broth,” it can be found with the soups in the natural-foods section of most supermarkets.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2011
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)242Calories6gFat32gCarbs9gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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