Best 5 Roasted Carrot And Onion Risotto Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our roasted carrot and onion risotto, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish combines the sweetness of roasted carrots, the pungency of caramelized onions, and the creamy embrace of Arborio rice, all harmoniously blended in a rich, flavorful broth. With its vibrant orange hue and aromatic allure, this risotto is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. This culinary masterpiece is joined by a symphony of equally enticing recipes, each offering a unique symphony of flavors. From the classic elegance of beef bourguignon to the vibrant freshness of Greek salad, and the comforting warmth of chicken noodle soup, this article is a culinary odyssey that will satisfy every palate.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT RISOTTO



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This risotto is carroty. It's cheesy. It has a nice bite to it, which is exactly what you want. And because the backbone to any risotto is a really good broth, I'm going to show you how we make our carrot stock at Dirt Candy.

Provided by Amanda Cohen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 white onion
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups arborio rice
1/3 cup white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice, preferably fresh-squeezed
6 cups Carrot Stock, recipe follows
1 cup carrot juice, store-bought or homemade
1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
Kosher salt, to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Pecorino, grated
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 large white onion
2 stalks celery
3 large carrots
3 cloves garlic
8 cups water

Steps:

  • Risotto: Strain the stock to yield 6 cups (add water to the stock if necessary) and place in stock pot over low heat to simmer. Finely dice the onion half; then peel and mince the garlic. In a skillet, heat olive oil to rippling, add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent, 3-5 minutes. Add the rice and stir to toast. Continue to move it around the pan so it doesn't stick to the bottom, about 7 minutes.
  • When the rice has grown translucent from absorbing the oil, add wine and stir until it evaporates; do the same with the lemon juice. Once the pan is fairly dry, slowly ladle the simmering carrot stock into the rice in one-cup increments (rice and stock need to be same temperature). Stir until the liquid has been incorporated before adding the next cup. Don't rush it: you want to let the carrot flavor slowly develop. (This is the trick to cooking risotto: take it slow!)
  • When you have two cups of stock left in the saucepan, pour the carrot juice into the stock and stir until it's incorporated. Then, add the next cup of the carrot juice/stock mixture to the rice and incorporate. When you have one cup of the mixture left, stir the diced carrots into the rice before adding the final cup of liquid.
  • Finish the dish: When the rice looks creamy and there's no liquid sloshing around, add salt, butter, and half of the Pecorino. (Omit butter and Pecorino for vegan eaters.) Spoon onto a serving plate, sprinkle with the thyme and remaining Pecorino, and serve.
  • Peel, trim, and roughly chop the onion and carrots, and roughly chop celery; add to stock pot. Smash garlic cloves to remove peel, then add to pot. Add water, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Strain and reserve liquid, discarding solids.

OVEN-ROASTED CARROTS AND ONIONS



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The dry heat of the oven caramelizes the natural sugars in vegetables, which brings about an amazing depth of flavor. Baby carrots vary in size depending on time of year and where they are grown, so check for doneness after 30 to 40 minutes.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots
½ red onion, cut into wedges
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk oil, vinegar, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl with a fork. Add carrots and turn to coat. Pour carrots onto the prepared sheet pan and nestle onions and garlic between them. Drizzle any remaining oil over the onions using a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are soft and cooked through, turning after about 25 minutes, about 45 minutes total.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 381.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

ROASTED RED PEPPER RISOTTO



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This is a delicious, authentic, creamy risotto based on a recipe from chef Jackie Cipriano. It is a bit time consuming due to the caramelization of the veggies and the stirring process, but well worth it. If you have dinner guests, they can all take turns stirring for some interactive kitchen fun!

Provided by Tracy K

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Galliano
1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 1/2 large carrots, minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
3/4 cup dry vermouth
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, pureed with enough water to measure 3 cups (can substitute your own roasted peppers)
2 -3 cups chicken stock
2 -3 cups vegetable stock
1 dash vinegar (optional)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1/2-3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2-3/4 cup romano cheese

Steps:

  • Using a food processor, process the carrots and garlic together until finely minced.
  • In a medium saucepan, saute carrot/garlic mixture and onions in olive oil.
  • Add Galliano, salt, and pepper, and let caramelize (20-30 minutes) over low heat.
  • While mixture is caramelizing, combine chicken stock, vegetable stock, and roasted red pepper puree and bring to a simmer.
  • Add butter to caramelized veggies and let melt.
  • Add rice, stirring to coat each grain.
  • Cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Add vermouth and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until all alcohol is evaporated.
  • Add stock/pepper puree mixture one cup at a time and simmer, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed.
  • Do not add any additional liquid until the previous liquid has been absorbed!
  • Stir constantly, as this encourages release of the rice starch, creating the creamy texture.
  • You may not need all of the stock mixture, or you may need to supplement with additional stock.
  • Taste the mixture frequently and adjust with salt and pepper, but remember you will be adding cheese (which is salty) towards the end.
  • When the rice is nearly done, add the vinegar.
  • Adjust seasonings and add the oregano and tarragon.
  • When the risotto has reached the correct texture (grains of rice will swell, rice should be al dente but not crunchy or chalky), remove from heat and stir in the cheese, adding more broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.2, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 776.9, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 7.4

SIMPLE ROASTED CARROTS & ONIONS



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Ridiculously easy -- and they don't last in my house; even the picky eater wolfs down the carrots! Based on a recipe from Nov. '06 Sunset.

Provided by chakrates

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs carrots
3 red onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Peel carrots and onions. Cut onions in quarters, leaving root ends in tact, so that they hold the quarters together. Cut carrots into 2 - 3" pieces, and if the carrots are really fat, cut them lengthwise into halvves or quarters. (You can adjust the quanitities of everything -- it's just that the program here wants specifics.).
  • Put them onto a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan and drizzle with olive oil and salt and mix them with your hands so that they are lightly coated. The pan does really matter here -- if you use something with sides, they steam rather than roast.
  • Roast for 15 minutes, turn and roast for 15 - 30 minutes more. At this point, they should be cooked, but they can go longer if they're not done. they should be crisp/tender (if they go longer, they get soft, which I'm starting to like, too) and have browned spots on them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 159.5, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 13.9, Protein 2.9

OVEN-ROASTED CARROTS



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My seven children and 15 grandchildren really look forward to carrots when they're prepared this flavorful way. As a cook at our local school, I served two generations of my brood, plus relatives and friends from all over our area.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds baby carrots
4 small onions, quartered
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place the carrots, onions and garlic in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with the thyme, salt and pepper; gently toss to coat., Cover and bake for 20 minutes; stir. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes; stir again. Bake until carrots are crisp-tender, 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling later on.
  • Use a good quality risotto rice: Arborio or Carnaroli rice are both good choices. These rices have a high starch content, which helps to create a creamy risotto.
  • Toast the rice: This step helps to bring out the flavor of the rice and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Add the liquid gradually: Don't dump all of the liquid into the pot at once. Add it in small increments, stirring constantly. This will help the rice to absorb the liquid evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Stir constantly: This is essential for preventing the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
  • Be patient: Risotto takes time to cook. Don't rush the process or you will end up with a mushy risotto.
  • Season to taste: Once the risotto is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Conclusion:

Roasted Carrot and Onion Risotto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of roasted carrots and onions with creamy risotto is a flavor combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect risotto every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this Roasted Carrot and Onion Risotto a try. You won't be disappointed!

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