Green Herb Risotto

Serves: 2

Eda Schinner

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

59

Spice

42

Sweetness

58

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2.5 cups

Water

Directions:

1

Season to taste with salt and pepper

2

Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until thick paste forms

3

Bring broth and 2 1/2 cups water to simmer in saucepan over medium heat

4

Reduce heat to very low; cover to keep warm

5

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat

6

Add leek; sauté until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes

7

Add rice; stir until heated through, about 3 minutes

8

Add wine; simmer until absorbed, stirring often

9

Add warm broth mixture 1 cup at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next and stirring often, until rice is tender but still firm to bite, about 20 minutes

10

Cover; remove from heat

11

Let stand 3 minutes

12

Uncover; stir in herb paste, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon olive oil

13

Season to taste with salt and pepper

14

Serve immediately in warm bowls, passing additional Parmesan cheese alongside

15

Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until thick paste forms

16

Bring broth and 2 1/2 cups water to simmer in saucepan over medium heat

17

Reduce heat to very low; cover to keep warm

18

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat

19

Add leek; sauté until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes

20

Add rice; stir until heated through, about 3 minutes

21

Add wine; simmer until absorbed, stirring often

22

Add warm broth mixture 1 cup at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next and stirring often, until rice is tender but still firm to bite, about 20 minutes

23

Cover; remove from heat

24

Let stand 3 minutes

25

Uncover; stir in herb paste, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon olive oil

26

Serve immediately in warm bowls, passing additional Parmesan cheese alongside