Green Herb Risotto - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach leaves
    1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf
    1/2 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
    1 garlic clove, sliced
    2 cups low sodium chicken broth
    2 1/2 cups water
    3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
    1 medium leek, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
    1 1/2 cups short-grain rice (such as arborio) or 1 1/2 cups medium grain rice
    1/2 cup dry white wine
    1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
Preparation
    Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until thick paste forms.
    Bring broth and 2 1/2 cups water to simmer in saucepan over medium heat.
    Reduce heat to very low; cover to keep warm.
    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
    Add leek; saute until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
    Add rice; stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.
    Add wine; simmer until absorbed, stirring often.
    Add warm broth mixture 1 cup at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next and stirring often, until rice is tender but still firm to bite, about 20 minutes.
    Cover; remove from heat.
    Let stand 3 minutes.
    Uncover; stir in herb paste, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    Serve immediately in warm bowls, passing additional Parmesan cheese alongside.

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