Best 5 Artichoke And Parmesan Risotto Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Artichoke and Parmesan Risotto recipe, a symphony of flavors that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of creating this delectable dish, featuring tender artichoke hearts, nutty Parmesan cheese, and creamy Arborio rice. Discover the art of achieving the perfect risotto texture, where each grain remains separate yet harmoniously bound in a velvety embrace.

Alongside the Artichoke and Parmesan Risotto, we present a curated collection of equally enticing risotto recipes to satisfy every palate. Experience the rustic charm of our Mushroom and Leek Risotto, where earthy mushrooms and aromatic leeks blend seamlessly with creamy risotto. For a seafood extravaganza, dive into our succulent Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto, a delightful combination of plump shrimp, crisp asparagus, and briny seafood stock.

Vegetarians will delight in our vibrant Spinach and Ricotta Risotto, where tender spinach and creamy ricotta cheese create a symphony of flavors. And for a taste of classic Italian cuisine, our timeless Parmesan Risotto is a masterpiece of simplicity, showcasing the harmonious balance of Parmesan cheese and creamy Arborio rice.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve risotto perfection. Whether you're seeking a comforting weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, our risotto recipes will leave you and your loved ones utterly satisfied. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure and savor the exquisite flavors of our Artichoke and Parmesan Risotto, along with the other delectable risotto variations featured in this article.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ARTICHOKE LEMON RISOTTO RECIPE



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A summery vegetarian side dish: artichoke risotto or Risotto ai Carciofi, with bright notes of zesty lemon, perfumed thyme and basil. Easily adapted to be vegan, can be made with fresh and steamed artichokes or using a canned variety.

Provided by Florentina

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1.5 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
6 cups vegetable stock (-warm)
1 batch marinated artichoke hearts ((about a dozen))
1/2 cup onion or leeks (- finely chopped)
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp salted butter
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 organic lemon (-j uiced and zested)
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano or mascarpone cheese (- optional)
4 tbsp fresh thyme and basil leaves
1 pinch sea salt (+ more to taste)
freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the marinated artichoke hearts according to this recipe. Puree half of them in the food processor and reserve the rest.
  • Heat up the vegetable stock and season to your taste with the sea salt.
  • In a large skillet over medium low flame melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and one of olive oil. Add the onion or leeks and sautéed together until translucent.
  • Stir in the risotto rice and toss to coat in the oils. Toast for a minute or so then hit it with the white wine.
  • Once the wine has been almost fully absorbed start adding in the stock a ladleful at a time while maintaining a constant gentle simmer. Make sure to stir well every time you add more stock and never let the rice dry out completely before adding more liquid.
  • The risotto is done in about 30 minutes, once the grains are al dente, they still have a little bite to them and not mushy.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the pureed artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter.
  • Add a little more warm stock, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice then stir again and cover with a lid and allow to sit for 3 minutes. If needed you can add a little more stock just before serving to help loosen it a little more.
  • Divide between 4 plates and serve with the reserved artichoke hearts on top, lemon zest, a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper and the fresh thyme and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 1472 mg, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ARTICHOKE RISOTTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
One 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, cut into bite-size wedges
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large or 2 small shallots, minced
1 cup Arborio rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dry white wine, room temperature
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (3 ounces)
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 small lemon)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the artichoke hearts and reduce the heat to medium high. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the hearts are beginning to brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • To the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the butter and the shallots and cook for 1 minute, stirring regularly. Add the rice and salt and stir with a wooden spoon to coat all the kernels with oil. Continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until the rice is sizzling. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until it is almost completely absorbed. Now begin adding the chicken broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently between additions. After the first cup is almost entirely absorbed, add the next cup. Continue in this way until the rice is cooked through and you have a creamy risotto, about 20 minutes in all. (The risotto should be slightly loose, not dry; it should run off your spoon. If it gets too dry, add a bit more broth.) Stir in the peas, feta, chives, mint and black pepper. Gently stir in the artichoke hearts and the lemon juice. Serve.

SPRING GREEN RISOTTO WITH ARTICHOKES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
1 cup chopped fennel
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
2/3 cup dry white wine
4 to 5 cups simmering chicken (or vegetable) stock or preferably homemade
1 pound thin asparagus
10 ounces frozen peas, defrosted, or 1 1/2 cups shelled fresh peas
8 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, preferably Italian
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add the rice and stir for a minute to coat with the vegetables, oil, and butter. Add the white wine and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until most of the wine has been absorbed. Add the chicken stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring almost constantly and waiting for the stock to be absorbed before adding more. This process should take 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the asparagus diagonally in 1-inch lengths and discard the tough ends. Blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, until al dente. Drain and cool immediately in ice water. (If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes until the starchiness is gone.)
  • When the risotto has been cooking for 15 minutes, drain the asparagus and add it to the risotto with the peas, artichokes, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Continue cooking and adding stock, stirring almost constantly, until the rice is tender but still firm.
  • When the risotto is done, turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and chives. Serve hot with a sprinkling of chives and more Parmesan cheese.

BABY ARTICHOKE RISOTTO



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Here's another great dish to add to your repertoire of artichoke recipes. The tiny lemon zest and juice really bump up the flavor, so don't leave them out. Cheese is optional here.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 50m

Yield Serves four to six

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 baby artichokes
1 lemon, plus 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
About 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock, as needed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion or spring onion
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon finely minced lemon zest
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or a mixture of Parmesan and pecorino Romano (optional)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Trim the artichokes, rubbing them with a cut lemon as you go, and slice 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. Place them in a bowl of water acidulated with the juice of 1/2 lemon. Put your stock or broth into a saucepan, and bring it to a simmer over low heat with a ladle nearby or in the pot. Make sure that the broth is well seasoned.
  • Drain the artichoke hearts and pat dry. Heat the oil in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook gently until tender, three to five minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and the garlic, and stir for two to three minutes until the artichoke hearts are beginning to color.
  • Add the rice and thyme, and stir until the grains become separate and begin to crackle. Add the wine, and stir over medium heat until it has been absorbed by the rice. Begin adding the simmering stock, two ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover the rice and should be bubbling, not too slowly nor too quickly. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid is almost absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock, and continue to cook in this fashion - adding more stock when the rice is almost dry, then stirring - for 20 to 25 minutes. When the rice is tender all the way through but still chewy, it is done. Add pepper, taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Mince the parsley and lemon zest together, and add to the risotto along with another ladleful or two of stock. Remove from the heat, and add a teaspoon or two of lemon juice. Stir in the cheese, if using. Serve right away in wide soup bowls or on plates, spreading the risotto in a thin layer rather than lumping in a mound.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 466, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1461 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

ARTICHOKE AND PARMESAN RISOTTO



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Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Side     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Dinner     Parmesan     Artichoke     Spring     Summer     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 to 8 (side-dish or 4 main-course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
8 baby artichokes, trimmed, halved
1 1/2 cups arborio rice (about 10 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring broth to simmer in saucepan.Remove from heat. Cover; keep warm.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter with oil in heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Pat artichokes dry and add to pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until artichokes begin to brown, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add rice; stir 2 minutes. Add wine; stir until absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 cups warm broth; cook until absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add more broth, 1/2 cupful at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next and stirring often, until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy, about 20 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh artichokes, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and arborio rice are essential for a flavorful and creamy risotto.
  • Prepare the artichokes properly: Trimming and cleaning the artichokes correctly will ensure that they cook evenly and have a tender texture.
  • Toast the rice: Toasting the arborio rice in butter before adding the liquid will help it absorb the flavors and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Add the liquid gradually: Stirring the risotto constantly and adding the liquid in small increments will help it cook evenly and develop a creamy texture.
  • Be patient: Risotto takes time to cook, so don't rush the process. Stir it frequently and adjust the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer.
  • Finish with cheese and butter: Stirring in grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and a knob of butter at the end of cooking will add richness and creaminess to the risotto.

Conclusion:

This artichoke and Parmesan risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its creamy texture, savory flavors, and beautiful presentation, it is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are a seasoned risotto maker or a beginner, this recipe will guide you through the process and help you create a perfect risotto every time. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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