CARAMELIZED ONION AND FENNEL RISOTTO

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A hearty risotto flavored with a taste of fall by caramelized onions and fennel. "Being vegetarian or vegan around the holidays is incredibly difficult," says Joe DiMaria of Somerville, who sent us this recipe. "It's even more difficult when you don't like squash, root vegetables or sweet potatoes."

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small bulb fennel, sliced thin
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, divided (use Earth Balance to make it vegan)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups Arborio rice
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, minced
Handful of fresh parsley, minced
4 cups vegetable broth, heated
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (omit Parmesan to make it vegan)

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat. When butter is melted, add sliced onion and fennel and stir until coated. Cover the pan and cook slowly until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in salt and sugar. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently until onions are dark brown, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Simmer broth in a separate pot on the stove.
  • To the onions and fennel, add garlic, Arborio rice and herbs. Cook, stirring frequently until the rice is translucent around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring frequently, until fully absorbed, 4 to 5 minutes. When the wine is fully absorbed, add 2 cups hot broth and simmer, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes until liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Stir in another 1/2 cup of hot broth and cook, stirring constantly until absorbed. Repeat with additional broth 2 or 3 more times, until rice is al dente. Remove risotto from heat and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and Parmesan. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 425, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 311 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tutul Mia
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I love this risotto! It's so creamy and flavorful.


lovemore kachana
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This risotto is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Saleemkhan
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I've made this risotto several times and it's always a hit.


Royce Allen
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This risotto is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


zain mohamed
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now one of my favorites.


Shamim A Prince
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Melissa Noble
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I added some chopped mushrooms to this recipe and it was even better.


Zethembiso Octavia Khumalo
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This risotto is the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Tulinave Mfungati
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I'm not usually a fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind.


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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Raj kumar Pun
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I made this risotto last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Manuel Solis
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This risotto was amazing! The caramelized onions and fennel added a delicious sweetness and depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.