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Dairy Free Farmers Market Risotto

Dairy Free Farmers Market Risotto

The ultimate comfort food, Dairy Free Farmers Market Risotto is creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh vegetables. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a light lunch, this easy weeknight dish celebrates the flavors of spring. Try it tonight!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 6 to 8 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 to 3 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Green Peas
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 each Shallot, chopped fine
  • 1 each Carrot, medium, peeled, diced small
  • 1 each Leek, light green and white part only, halved lengthwise, rinsed and sliced horizontally into strips
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice
  • 1/2 cup Asparagus, chopped into 1 inch pieces, woody stems removed
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels, fresh
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, fresh
  • 1/2 cup Basil Leaves, fresh, torn into small pieces

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Chef's Knife
  • Peeler
  • Frying Pan
  • Food Processor
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable broth over medium heat and keep warm.
  2. In another pot, boil green peas in water until tender and cooked through, but not too soft. Drain peas and set aside.
  3. In a large, deep skillet or saute pan, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Saute shallots, carrots and leeks until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add arborio rice and stir until coated well with oil. Add 1 cup hot vegetable broth and stir constantly, until liquid is almost absorbed.
  5. Continue to add broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is almost absorbed. Repeat until rice is still a little under-cooked.
  6. Add asparagus, corn kernels and spinach, stirring to combine. Add another 1/2 cup broth and cover. Reduce heat to simmer and allow to sit for 5-8 minutes, until rice is al-dente.
  7. Add salt, pepper and torn basil. Stir vigorously once more and serve.

Notes

  • This recipe may take a shorter or longer amount of time: depending on how quickly your rice absorbs the liquid. Do not rush the process as it is important to slowly absorb the broth so that the risotto has a creamy consistency.