CREAMY SPINACH RISOTTO

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Make and share this Creamy Spinach Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Schnuck

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces fresh spinach
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock, reserve 1/4 cup for spinach
2 teaspoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup Chardonnay wine
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4-1/2 cup blend mozzarella cheese or 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4-1/2 cup asiago cheese or 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in deep pot and sauté onion and garlic until translucent - about 5 minutes.
  • Add Arborio to pot and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  • Add wine to rice and sauté until nearly dry, then mix in spices.
  • Add ¼ - ½ cup of stock at a time to rice stirring often until it evaporates and repeat steps until stock is gone.
  • During Step 4, in a separate smaller pot, bring ¼ cup of stock to a simmer, add spinach and cover. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Turn off heat and allow to cool slightly while covered.
  • Put cream into a food processor, add spinach mix including juice, and process until smooth.
  • When risotto is nearly done, add spinach mixture and mix well. Simmer until risotto evaporates to a creamy consistency.
  • Add cheese, mix, and serve.

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