Best 4 Broad Bean Risotto Recipes

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**Broad Bean Risotto: A Culinary Journey Through Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our broad bean risotto, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian dish, reimagined with the addition of fresh, vibrant broad beans, offers a delightful balance of creamy arborio rice, earthy vegetables, and bursts of verdant sweetness. Immerse yourself in the process of creating this culinary masterpiece, from the careful selection of ingredients to the final flourish of grated Parmesan cheese. Discover variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including a vegan option that celebrates the richness of plant-based ingredients.

**Vegan Broad Bean Risotto:** Indulge in a hearty and flavorful vegan risotto that showcases the versatility of plant-based cuisine. Allow the creamy coconut milk and vegetable broth to weave their magic, creating a luscious backdrop for the tender broad beans and aromatic vegetables. This dairy-free delight is a testament to the boundless possibilities of vegan cooking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHORIZO & BROAD BEAN RISOTTO



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Fuse Spanish paprika flavoured sausage with Italian rice to create a simple yet indulgent dish with a bit of spice

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp olive oil
100g smoked bacon , diced
2 shallots , chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
350g small cooking chorizo
300g risotto rice
1l hot chicken stock
300g frozen broad beans

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium-sized pan, then add the bacon, shallots, garlic and chorizo. Gently cook for 8 mins, stirring occasionally so everything cooks evenly.
  • Stir in the rice, coating all over with the cooking juices in the pan. Add just enough stock to cover the rice, bring to a simmer and gently cook until all the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding the stock a ladleful at a time, and gently cook. Just before the final ladleful of stock, add the broad beans and stir through, cooking for 3-4 mins until tender. Remove the chorizo, slice thinly, return to the pan and mix through before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 5.06 milligram of sodium

RISOTTO WITH PEAS & BROAD BEANS



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Angela Hartnett celebrates sweet and tender seasonal broad beans with this fresh, zingy risotto

Provided by Angela Hartnett

Categories     Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp olive oil
100g cold butter , diced
1 small onion or 2 shallots, chopped
175g risotto rice
100ml white wine
600ml hot vegetable stock
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, finely grated
200g fresh peas , podded (about 1kg/2lb 4oz unpodded weight)
200g broad beans , podded (about 1kg/2lb 4oz unpodded weight)

Steps:

  • Heat oil and 25g of the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4-5 mins. Stir in the rice and cook for a further 2 mins. Turn up the heat and add the wine, let it bubble to evaporate the alcohol.
  • Once the wine has reduced, begin adding the hot stock a ladle at a time over a medium heat, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next and stirring continuously. The rice should always be moist, but not swimming in liquid. The process of adding and stirring should take about 16-20 mins, depending on what kind of risotto rice you use.
  • Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and blanch the peas and beans for 2-3 mins. Drain and set aside. Remove the risotto from the heat and stir in the remaining butter, Parmesan, peas and beans with some seasoning before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.92 milligram of sodium

BARLEY & BROAD BEAN RISOTTO



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Swap rice for pearl barley to make this broad bean risotto with ricotta and herbs. It's easy to prepare and makes an easy midweek meal that's full of flavour

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion , finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves , crushed
150g pearl barley
700-800ml hot vegetable stock
250g frozen broad beans , podded, defrosted
1 lemon , zested
1 tbsp finely chopped mint , plus extra to serve
3 tbsp ricotta
1 tbsp finely chopped basil
2 tbsp parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated, plus extra to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion along with a pinch of salt and gently fry for 8-10 mins or until softened. Stir through the garlic and cook for 1 min. Tip in the pearl barley and 600ml of the stock. Bring to the boil, lower to a simmer and cook for 35 mins, stirring regularly, until nearly all the liquid has been absorbed and the pearl barley is tender. Add the remaining stock, a splash at a time, to loosen if it looks too thick.
  • Roughly chop half of the podded broad beans (or pulse a few times in a food processor), keeping the rest whole. Stir all the broad beans into the risotto along with the lemon zest, mint, ricotta, basil and parmesan (with a splash more stock or water if it looks dry). Season, then serve in bowls with extra mint and parmesan scattered over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 78 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

FENNEL AND BROAD BEAN RISOTTO



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My boyfriend's aunt taught me to make risotto so this recipe is inspired by her. You really need to stand by the pot all the time for this so make sure to prepare everything before you start. I don't like it too rich so I add the cheese myself after serving, but if you like it creamy add the cheese while in the pot and stir well.

Provided by Sarah Rhiannon

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

9 2/3 ounces carnaroli rice or 9 2/3 ounces risotto rice
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 liter hot chicken stock or 1 liter vegetable stock (if you want it vegetarian)
1/2 cup white wine
1 7/8 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
1 7/8 ounces butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 head fennel, finely shredded
5 broad beans, shelled
1/3 cup parsley, chopped
1/3 cup chives, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the rice for about 2 minutes and then rinse.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and gently fry the onion until soft.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the fennel.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat all the grains with oil.
  • Turn up the heat and add the wine stirring until absorbed.
  • Add the broadbeans.
  • Reduce the heat and add the stock a ladle at a time stirring each time until it has been absorbed.
  • This should take about 15 or 20 minutes.
  • Add the parsley and chives and stir.
  • Remove from the heat and add the butter and season.
  • Stir well.
  • Add parmesan after serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.4, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 1253.1, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, young broad beans. Fresh broad beans are more tender and flavorful than older beans. If you can't find fresh broad beans, you can use frozen or canned beans, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Blanch the broad beans before adding them to the risotto. Blanching helps to remove the skins from the beans and makes them more tender. To blanch the beans, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green. Drain the beans and rinse them with cold water.
  • Use a good quality risotto rice. Arborio or Carnaroli rice are both good choices for risotto. They are short-grain rices that absorb a lot of liquid and become creamy when cooked.
  • Toast the rice before adding the liquid. Toasting the rice helps to develop its flavor and prevents it from sticking to the pan. To toast the rice, heat a little olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, or until the rice is golden brown.
  • Add the liquid to the rice gradually. Don't add all of the liquid at once. Instead, add it in small batches, stirring constantly. This will help the rice to absorb the liquid evenly and prevent it from becoming too mushy.
  • Cook the risotto until it is creamy and al dente. Risotto should be cooked for about 18-20 minutes, or until it is creamy and al dente. Al dente means that the rice is still slightly firm to the bite.
  • Stir in the broad beans, Parmesan cheese, and butter at the end of cooking. Once the risotto is cooked, stir in the broad beans, Parmesan cheese, and butter. This will help to create a creamy and flavorful sauce.

Conclusion:

Broad bean risotto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a spring or summer meal. The fresh, young broad beans add a bright and flavorful pop to the creamy risotto. This dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover broad beans.

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