The Best Creamy Risotto Recipe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and still provides a cheesy flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine retains flavor while being alcohol-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

arborio rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative.

Small dice a yellow onion.

Run 3 garlic cloves through a garlic press to mince them.

Heat homemade chicken stock in a large pot over medium heat.

In a rondeau pot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the diced onion; cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes until translucent with light browning.

Add minced garlic to the onion mixture and stir until fragrant.

Add 4 cups of Arborio rice to the onion and garlic; toast for 3-4 minutes until the rice becomes slightly translucent.

De-glaze the rice with 1 cup of Chardonnay, stirring until absorbed.

Add warm chicken stock one ladle at a time, stirring continuously for 20-25 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid.

Taste the risotto to check for doneness; it should be al dente with a slight crunch.

Stir in heavy whipping cream until the risotto is creamy and white.

Grate in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.

Season with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.

Plate the risotto and garnish with more grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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