SWEET CORN & SAFFRON RISOTTO

Sweet Corn & Saffron Risotto image

The saffron adds a sunny yellow color to this creamy corn risotto. However, if you don't have any on hand, it can be omitted. The risotto is delicious either way.-Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 medium ears sweet corn
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
10 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

Cut corn from cobs. In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat; add corn, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup broth. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until corn is tender. Remove from skillet and set aside; keep warm., In a large saucepan, heat saffron and remaining broth; keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in oil and 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add rice; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed., Add warm broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender (cooking time is about 20 minutes)., Stir in the cream, reserved corn mixture and remaining butter; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with basil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.