Green Risotto: a perfect recipe to welcome Spring
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to explore the fresh and flavorful ingredients of the season. Our team wants to share with you a special recipe using our gourmet products: Green Risotto. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a light and refreshing meal. You can surely suggest it to your Customers!
Spring Green Risotto
Ingredients:
2 cups Saporalia Arborio rice
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup grated Saporalia Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
2 cups chopped asparagus
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons Saporalia butter
1 tablespoon Saporalia Extra-Virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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In a large saucepan, heat the broth over medium heat. Keep it warm but not boiling.
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In a separate pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the Arborio rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until coated in the oil and butter.
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Add the white wine to the pot and stir until it is absorbed by the rice.
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Gradually add the warm broth to the pot, one cup at a time, stirring continuously until each cup of broth is absorbed by the rice. This process should take around 20-25 minutes.
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When the rice is cooked, add the chopped asparagus and frozen peas to the pot and stir for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.
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Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and chopped mint leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the risotto hot with additional grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top.
This spring green risotto is a great way to enjoy the fresh and seasonal ingredients of the season, and it pairs perfectly with a crisp white wine such as our sparkling Spumante Bolla Tea. Moreover, it is perfect to pair with our Vivante Ball and Vivante Block. Just grate a bit on top to enhance all the flavors of this risotto.
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