Green Risotto with Fava Beans

Name: Green Risotto with Fava Beans
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 237 milliliters Arborio rice; 3 Tbsps butter, divided; 946 milliliters chicken broth; 227 grams fresh, unshelled fava beans; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 59 milliliters grated Reggiano Parmesan cheese; 4 servings salt to taste; 59 milliliters white wine

Green Risotto with Fava Beans is a gluten free recipe with 4 servings. One serving contains 376 calories, 11g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up onion, butter, unshelled fava beans, and a few other things to make it today. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. It works well as a Mediterranean side dish. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Farro Risotto with Asparagus and Fava Beans Recipe, Tagine of Fava Beans, Green Beans and Artichoke Hearts, and Spring Vegetable Risotto With Asparagus, Zucchini, Fava Beans, Snap Peas, and Morels.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, shell the favas and discard the pods. Boil the favas for 4 minutes, strain and then immediately plunge into ice water.

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Let cool for 2 minutes then pierce the favas and squeeze them out of their skins. Separate 3/4 of the favas and puree in a food processor.

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In a separate large saucepan bring the broth to a simmer, and keep it hot. Meanwhile, in another large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1.5 tablespoons of the butter and add the onions. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes; do not brown the onions.

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Add the rice and cook, while stirring, for 2 minutes.

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Add the wine, increase the heat to medium, and stir constantly. When the wine has been absorbed, add a little of the hot stock. Once the stock is absorbed, add a little more; repeat this process, stirring constantly, until the rice is cooked through.

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To the cooked rice add the pureed favas, the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of butter, the rest of the favas and the cheese. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the butter and cheese melt and the puree is incorporated evenly. Season with salt.

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Servings:

237milliliters

Arborio rice 3Tbsps

butter, divided 946milliliters

chicken broth 227grams

fresh, unshelled fava beans 1small

onion, finely chopped 59milliliters

grated Reggiano Parmesan cheese 4servings

salt to taste 59milliliters

white wine

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 Barone Ricasoli Colledila Chianti Classico Gran Selezione with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 85 dollars per bottle.