Cmlzyq8an0007qdi0zxokcdpl (Spiced Saffron Risotto)
A luxurious and aromatic Italian-style rice dish infused with golden saffron threads and warm Mediterranean spices.

Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Arborio rice
- 5 cups Vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Saffron threads
- 2 whole Shallots, finely minced
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 whole Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground turmeric(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a low simmer and stir in the saffron threads to infuse.
- 2
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add the shallots and garlic, sautéing for 3 minutes until translucent but not browned.
- 4
Add the Arborio rice to the skillet, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to toast the grains until the edges are transparent.
- 5
Pour in the white wine and stir until the liquid is fully absorbed by the rice.
- 6
Add the warm saffron broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently and waiting for the liquid to absorb before adding more.
- 7
Continue this process for about 20 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.
- 8
Remove from heat and stir in the remaining butter and Parmesan cheese; cover for 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
385
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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