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Spinach Risotto

Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 10 ounces washed spinach
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium white onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt more as needed
  • cup mascarpone cheese
  • 4 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.
  • Add the spinach and toss over medium heat until it wilts.
  • Place the cooked spinach into a food processor and pulse it until it becomes a smooth puree (add a bit of the broth to the spinach if you need to in order to get it to puree). Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the rest of the butter and add the onions.
  • Sautee the onions for a few minutes, and then add the rice.
  • Stir the onion and rice until the rice turns a light golden color, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, cook for a minute or two, and then pour about ½ cup of broth onto the rice.
  • Stir the rice until the broth is absorbed, then add more broth, a little at a time, until you have used all the liquid and the rice is just tender but not soggy.
  • Spoon the spinach puree, mascarpone cheese, and parmesan into the risotto and mix until combined.
  • Place into individual bowls and garnish with Garlic Mushrooms and a half or whole Jammy Soft-Boiled Egg.