Immerse yourself in a culinary journey with our delectable einkorn risotto, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Crafted with the ancient grain einkorn, this risotto exudes a nutty aroma and a firm, satisfying bite. Fresh herbs, like basil, thyme, and parsley, dance harmoniously with the creamy risotto, adding a vibrant herbal essence. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese lends a salty, savory touch, while a drizzle of olive oil imparts a rich, luxurious texture. This einkorn risotto is not only a feast for the senses but also a testament to the power of simple, wholesome ingredients. Alongside the classic einkorn risotto recipe, we present a delightful array of variations to suit every palate. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of roasted red pepper and goat cheese, or savor the earthy goodness of wild mushrooms and truffle oil. For a lighter touch, try the refreshing lemon and asparagus risotto or the delicate sweetness of butternut squash and sage. Each variation promises a unique culinary adventure, ensuring that your taste buds will never grow tired.
Let's cook with our recipes!
FRESH HERB RISOTTO
From The New York Times (June 17, 2009). This is extremely flavorful. At the bottom of the recipe, there are instructions for making this ahead.
Provided by Paris D
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put stock into a saucepan, and bring it to a simmer on the stove, with a ladle near the pot.
- Combine the herbs and one of the minced garlic cloves in a bowl, and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan. Add the onion or leek and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook gently until it is just tender, about three minutes. Do not brown.
- Stir in the rice and the remaining three cloves of garlic, and stir just until the grains of rice become separate and begin to crackle.
- Add the wine and cook, stirring, until it is absorbed.
- Begin adding the simmering stock, a couple of ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover the rice and should be bubbling, not too slowly but not too quickly.
- When the rice is just tender all the way through but still chewy, usually in 20 to 25 minutes, it is done. Taste now and correct seasoning.
- Add another ladleful of stock to the rice. Stir in the herbs, pepper, lemon zest and juice, and Parmesan, and remove from the heat. The mixture should be creamy. If you put some on a plate and tilt the plate the mound of rice should flatten out. Serve right away.
- Advance preparation: You can begin up to several hours before serving. Proceed with the recipe, and cook halfway through step 4 - that is, for about 15 minutes. The rice should still be hard when you remove it from the heat, and there should not be any liquid in the pan. Spread it in an even layer in the pan, and keep it away from the heat until you resume cooking. If the pan is not wide enough for you to spread the rice in a thin layer, transfer it to a sheet pan. Fifteen minutes before serving, resume cooking as instructed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 1213.2, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8.2
INSTANT POT® FRESH CORN RISOTTO
Creamy risotto with sweet kernels of fresh corn made in a fraction of the time as traditional risotto, in your pressure cooker!
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil; stir until butter melts. Add corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Remove corn to a bowl and set aside.
- Pour remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the pot. Add red onion and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and rice and stir until each grain of rice is coated with the oil mixture. Cook until rice is slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and simmer for about 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth.
- Turn off Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add corn and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir until risotto is creamy, about 1 minute. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until melted and well combined. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.7 calories, Carbohydrate 81.9 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1387.4 mg, Sugar 4 g
BULGUR SALAD WITH GREENS, BARBERRIES AND YOGURT
I bought some dried barberries at my Iranian market not too long ago and have been adding them to frittatas and salads. They're tart dried fruits, about the size of currants. You can substitute dried cranberries or dried cherries for them.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the bulgur and salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, uncover and place a clean dishtowel over the pan, then replace the lid. Allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes. Uncover and place on a baking sheet or in a wide bowl to cool.
- Meanwhile, strip the chard leaves from the stems (retain the stems if they're wide and meaty) and wash well in 2 changes of water. Steam above 1 inch of boiling water for about 2 minutes, until wilted; alternatively, blanch for about 1 minute in salted boiling water. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and squeeze out excess water, taking the chard up by the handful. Chop fine.
- Dice the chard stems. Measure out 1 cup. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet and add the chard stems. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, just until crisp-tender. Add 1 minced garlic clove, stir for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, and remove from the heat.
- Combine the bulgur, chopped chard, chard stems, chopped tarragon and mint, za'atar, allspice and barberries in a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and olive oil. Toss with the bulgur mixture. Transfer to a platter or a wide salad bowl.
- Pound the remaining garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the yogurt. Spoon on top of the salad and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 589 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
FRESH HERB RISOTTO
This classic risotto is flooded with fresh herbs at the very end of cooking. Serve it as a main dish or a side. Use a combination of sweet herbs and vivid-tasting salad greens, like wild arugula.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put your stock or broth into a saucepan, and bring it to a simmer on the stove, with a ladle nearby or in the pot. Make sure that it is well seasoned. Combine the herbs and one of the minced garlic cloves in a bowl, and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan. Add the onion or leek and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook gently until it is just tender, about three minutes. Do not brown.
- Stir in the rice and the remaining three cloves of garlic, and stir just until the grains of rice become separate and begin to crackle. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until it is absorbed.
- Begin adding the simmering stock, a couple of ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover the rice and should be bubbling, not too slowly but not too quickly. When the rice is just tender all the way through but still chewy, usually in 20 to 25 minutes, it is done. Taste now and correct seasoning.
- Add another ladleful of stock to the rice. Stir in the herbs, pepper, lemon zest and juice, and Parmesan, and remove from the heat. The mixture should be creamy. If you put some on a plate and tilt the plate the mound of rice should flatten out. Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 586, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1406 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
OVEN-BAKED MILLET
Deborah Madison, in her wonderful new cookbook, "Vegetable Literacy," put a new spin on millet that may have changed my millet-cooking life forever. She suggests cooking the grain as you would a polenta, which it kind of resembles when it's cooked, with most of the grains breaking down to a mush while others remain crunchy. I'd always been a bit flummoxed by this uneven cooking and the texture of the broken-down millet (it's a bit chalky). But serving it like a polenta makes perfect sense. You can serve it soft, right after it's cooked, or let it set up and then slice it and crisp the slices or use them in gratins, as I do with cornmeal polenta. I was so taken with this idea that I decided to cook the millet in the oven, the way I do for my easy cornmeal polenta, after first toasting it in the pan. It worked beautifully.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the millet. Toast, stirring or shaking the pan, until the grains begin to pop and smell toasty, sort of like popcorn. Add the water or stock and the salt.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven. Set the timer for 25 minutes and give the millet a stir. Bake for another 25 minutes. There should still be some liquid in the pan. Stir in the butter and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the millet is thick and no more water or stock is visible in the pan. Remove from the oven; if desired, stir in the Parmesan. Serve right away, topped with tomato sauce or a stew. Alternatively, allow to cool, either in the pan or spread in a small sheet pan, baking dish or cake pan; when it is solid, cut into squares, slices or rounds, which you can grill, fry or layer in a gratin.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 466 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Einkorn wheat is an ancient grain that is higher in protein and fiber than modern wheat. It also has a slightly nutty flavor that pairs well with herbs and vegetables.
- Cook the einkorn risotto slowly and carefully. The key to a creamy risotto is to cook it slowly and stir it frequently. This will help the rice to release its starch and create a thick, creamy sauce.
- Add the herbs and vegetables at the end of the cooking process. This will help them to retain their flavor and color.
- Serve the einkorn risotto immediately. Risotto is best enjoyed when it is freshly made.
Conclusion:
Einkorn risotto is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a good way to use up leftover herbs and vegetables, and it is also a great option for vegetarians and vegans. With its nutty flavor and creamy texture, einkorn risotto is a dish that everyone will enjoy.
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