Green Bean Risotto

Name: Green Bean Risotto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 237 milliliters uncooked Arborio rice; 59 milliliters butter or margarine; 237 milliliters dry white wine or chicken broth; 454 grams fresh green beans; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 907 grams low-sodium chicken broth, divided; 237 milliliters shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoons pepper; 1 red onion, coarsely chopped

Green Bean Risotto might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 10g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 234 calories. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up pepper, butter, chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Trim beans, and cut into bite-size pieces. Bring beans and 1/4 cup broth to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; cook 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.

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Remove beans with a slotted spoon, and set aside.

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Bring remaining broth to a simmer in a saucepan (do not boil), keeping warm over low heat.

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Add butter, chopped onion, and garlic to broth in Dutch oven; cook 3 minutes.

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Add rice and white wine, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Reduce heat to medium.

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Add 1 cup simmering broth to rice mixture in Dutch oven, and cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat procedure with remaining broth, 1 cup at a time. (Cooking time is about 15 to 20 minutes.)

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Stir in beans, thyme, pepper, and Parmesan cheese; serve immediately.

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Asparagus Risotto: Substitute 1 pound fresh asparagus for green beans. Proceed as directed.

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Servings:

237milliliters

uncooked Arborio rice 59milliliters

butter or margarine 237milliliters

dry white wine or chicken broth 454grams

fresh green beans 1teaspoon

chopped fresh thyme 2

garlic cloves, pressed 907grams

low-sodium chicken broth, divided 237milliliters

shredded Parmesan cheese 1teaspoons

pepper 1

red onion, coarsely chopped

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Il Molino di Grace Solosangiovese Chianti Classico with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 22 dollars per bottle.