Dinner Tonight: Radicchio Risotto

Name: Dinner Tonight: Radicchio Risotto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 4 servings Aged balsamic vinegar for drizzling; 355 milliliters Carnaroli or Arborio rice; 1 liters hot chicken broth; 6 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 237 milliliters chopped onion; 57 grams pancetta, minced; 59 milliliters freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 454 grams radicchio, coarsely chopped; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter; 158 milliliters white wine

Dinner Tonight: Radicchio Risotto might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 12g of protein, 35g of fat, and a total of 692 calories. This recipe serves 4. It is a pricey recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. A mixture of onion, kosher salt and pepper, pancetta, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

Warm a 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat and add 2 tablepoons of oil with the pancetta. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the pancetta releases its fat and begins to crisp, then add the radicchio with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to coat with the fat and cook until wilted down, 6 to 7 minutes.

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In the meantime, heat a large heavy pot over medium heat and add the remaining olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Saute the onion until soft, about 8 minutes, then add the rice. Stir until the edges of the rice kernels turn translucent, then add the wine and stir until it evaporates.

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Add the warm broth little by little, stirring occassionally, as it is absorbed slowly. Keep the risotto constantly at a lazy bubble, adjusting the heat as necessary. Halfway through, stir in the racicchio-pancetta mixture. Total rice cooking time should be about 20 minutes, ending with a somewhat soupy and not-too-stiff consistency. Season to taste.

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