Best Pear Parmesan Risotto With Hazelnuts Recipes

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SPICED PEAR RISOTTO



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We love risotto and are always in search of fun and different ways to prepare it. I like to serve this fruity version with pork tenderloin.-Kim Berto, Port Orchard, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups uncooked arborio rice
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1 large pear, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Chopped chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in butter until tender, about 3 minutes. , Add the rice, five-spice powder and cayenne; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add cider. Cook and stir until all the liquid is absorbed. , Add warm broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 25 minutes.) , Add the pear, 1/4 cup cheese and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. If desired, top with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PARMESAN RISOTTO



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Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish. In this version, the rice is briefly sauteed, then slowly cooked in wine and seasonings. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups arborio rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry white wine or water
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. , Add heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEAR PARMESAN RISOTTO WITH HAZELNUTS



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Lovely, rich, sweet-savory vegetarian side dish, mild and subtle. I enjoyed this at the wonderful Tre Trattoria restaurant in San Antonio, and "copycatted"!

Provided by La Dilettante

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup yellow sweet onion, chopped finely
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth, if you prefer)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 teaspoons sea salt
3 teaspoons black truffle oil (optional)
2 semi-ripe bartlett pears, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup parmegiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped finely and toasted

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil, and saute' onion until soft.
  • Add rice and salt, and stir until coated with oil.
  • Add broth and wine slowly, letting liquid absorb before adding more. You may end up needing more liquid,.
  • When rice is tender and the last of the liquid has been absorbed, stir in pears and truffle oil.
  • Turn off heat, and stir in cheese and hazelnuts. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.4, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 1052.5, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 6.2

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