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Spinach Risotto Recipe
A classic Italian risotto recipe using spinach, parsley and basil to turn the rice green while cooking. It makes a great holiday dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 355 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 scallions, greens and whites chopped
- 2 1/2 cups fresh packed spinach leaves
- 1 cup packed fresh parsley
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 6 cups chicken broth, room temperature or warm (vegetable broth for vegetarians)
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the spinach, parsley, basil, and garlic in the blender. Add 4 cups of broth and puree until very smooth.
- Add the butter and oil to a large sauté pan. Melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the chopped scallions and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice and sauté another 2 minutes. Then add the wine, along with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
- Stir and simmer until the wine has absorbed. Add one cup of broth at a time to the rice, starting with the 2 cups of broth not added to the blender. With each addition of broth, stir the rice and allow it to simmer until the broth is absorbed before adding more. Make sure to incorporate all the green herb broth in the blender. This process will take about 25 minutes.
- Once you’ve added the last of the green broth and the rice is tender, but still firm, stir in the shredded parmesan cheese. Turn off the heat before the last round of broth is fully absorbed so the risotto is a little soupy. It will firm up as it cools. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
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Notes
- The key to a great risotto is constant stirring. For the best results do not stop stirring from the time you add the first cup of broth until you are finished.
- Avoid cold broth. Room temperature or even warm broth will maintain the temperature of the risotto while cooking to give you the best creamy texture possible.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75cup
Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
898mg
(37%)
Potassium
335mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1860IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
27.1mg
(30%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 898mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1860IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 27.1mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.