Risotto Zafferano
Saffron risotto is a delicious dish that is ready in no time. This dish is perfect for dinner parties, weeknight dinners, and even meal prep.
ESTIMATED COST : $4.53, or $1.13 a serve
Ingredients
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon saffron
- 3 tablespoons (20 grams, (0.71 ounces) parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup white wine
- 3 cups chicken stock (or vegetable broth) slightly heated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a wide medium saucepan, saute 2 tablespoons of butter and the chopped onion over medium heat.
- Mix through the Arborio rice and sauté until lightly golden brown.
- Add white wine and saffron. Cook until almost all the liquid is gone from the saucepan.
- Add 125 ml (½ cup) of chicken stock at a time to the rice mixture. Gently stir the rice through the mixture constantly until almost all of the liquid has absorbed. Repeat until all the stock has been used up.
- Remove from heat. Add the parmesan cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the mixture. Stir through until completely dissolved.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the rice to sit for 1 to 2 minutes with a lid on. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serveCalories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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