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savory strawberry risotto

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Anthony Nicometi Jr
@AnthonyNicometi
Cheektowaga, NY

Don't get this twisted! This isn't a rice pudding, and it's not made to be a dessert. It's a savory entree or a side dish. With the strawberry wine and thyme, It's hard to argue otherwise. It's sweet, creamy, and really delicious. Honestly, one of my favorite risottos to date! Hope you enjoy :)

(1 rating)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For savory strawberry risotto

  • 1 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/4
    of a sweet vadalia onion
  • 1 1/4 c
    arborio rice
  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh strawberries
  • 1/3 c
    strawberry wine (brand by preference)
  • 2 1/2 c
    hot vegetable stock (you will use anywhere from 1 1/4c to 2 1/4c of it)
  • 1/2 c
    freshly grated parmesan
  • s&p tt
  • 1 Tbsp
    balsamic reduction (if desired)
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried thyme (or 1/2t fresh thyme)

How To Make savory strawberry risotto

  • 1
    Heat 1T b of theutter and olive oil in a saucepan. Add the onions and sweat on a medium heat. Meanwhile, roughly chop HALF the strawberries but do not add just yet.
  • 2
    Stir in the rice and coat each grain. Stir in the white wine and simmer until evaporated, then turn the heat to low.
  • 3
    Add a ladle of stock (About 1/2 cup), stir and simmer for a minute or two, then stir in the roughly chopped strawberries. Gradually add the more and more stock, stirring all the time between additions, until a risotto consistency is formed.
  • 4
    When the rice becomes al dente, add thyme and remove from the heat and stir in a the other 1T of butter and grated parmesan. Add salt to taste if desired
  • 5
    Leave to rest for a minute. Quarter the remaining strawberries and scatter onto the risotto with some more grated parmesan, and a little balsamic vinegar if desired, and serve hot! and enjoy! :)
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