Apple Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 4 -5 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons of minced onions
  • 1 cup of uncooked italian arborio white rice
  • 2 cups apples, peeled & diced (1/4-inch size)
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more as garnish
  • salt
  • nutmeg, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the chicken broth in a small saucepan until boiling. Adjust the heat to a steady simmer.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy, large saucepan over low heat. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the rice and 1 cup of the apples; saute, stirring for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the wine and boil, stirring, until wine is reduced by half.
  5. Add enough hot broth (about 1/2 cup) to just cover the rice. Simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until almost all of the broth has been absorbed, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Continue adding hot broth in 1/2 cup incriments, stirring constantly, until all broth is absorbed and rice is pulling away from the pan. During last 5 minutes, add remaining 1 cup of diced apples.
  7. Cook until creamy and center is done. Remove from heat.
  8. Stir in last 2 tablespoons of butter with the parmesian cheese, stir well. Serve immediately with additional cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

473 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 36.5g 47% DV
Carbs 27.3g 10% DV
Fiber 5.8g 21% DV
Sugar 6.7g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10220mg 100% DV
Potassium 234.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 63.3mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 200.8mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 10.8mg 12% DV
Calcium 211.5mg 16% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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