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Pepper and Gorgonzola Risotto

You can have next-level pepper and gorgonzola risotto at home in just 30 minutes and with a few fresh ingredients! It's the perfect dish for a quick weeknight dinner but also fancy enough for date night. Even non-vegetarian guests will be impressed when you serve this!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cup arborio rice 300 g
  • ¼ cup white wine 60 mL
  • 4 cups vegetable broth 944 mL
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 handfuls spinach
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan 30 g
  • ¼ cup gorgonzola 50 g
  • 2 Tbsp butter 28 g
  • To season: ground black pepper and lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Base: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, cooking until a bit soft (about 3 minutes). Add dry rice and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is slightly opaque on the outside but uncooked on the inside.
  2. Liquids: Add wine to the pot and simmer until absorbed. Slowly add the vegetable broth to the pan, adding ½ cup at a time. Wait until broth has almost completely absorbed before adding another ½ cup. Begin tasting the rice after 15 minutes or so. Once it is al dente (a little bit chewy), stop adding broth (you may not need the full amount).
  3. Add-Ins: Stir in parmesan, gorgonzola, and butter until melted. Stir in green onions, bell pepper, and spinach. Taste and add pepper and lemon juice to suit your taste.

Notes

  • Storage: Risotto is best kept in the fridge. It will get tacky the next day, but you can reheat it pretty well on the stovetop. Just heat it on low with additional broth to rehydrate it. It will last for 3 days in an airtight container in the refridgerator.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 54.6g (18%) Protein 13.4g (27%) Fat 9.5g (15%) Saturated Fat 3.9g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 792mg (33%) Potassium 429mg (12%) Fiber 3.1g (12%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 54.6g 18%
Protein 13.4g 27%
Fat 9.5g 15%
Saturated Fat 3.9g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 792mg 33%
Potassium 429mg 9%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.