Healthy Side Dish Recipes Healthy Vegetable Side Dish Recipes Healthy Greens Side Dish Recipes Healthy Spinach Side Dish Recipes Green Risotto 4.1 (8) 8 Reviews Serve this pretty, pesto-flavored risotto alongside roasted chicken or pork roast or serve with a big salad for a light dinner. We add a splash of wine along with each addition of broth to give the dish a more pronounced wine flavor. If you'd prefer the wine to be more subtle, add the entire cup at the end of Step 3 and cook, stirring, until the liquid is gone, then begin adding the broth. You can substitute more broth in place of the wine. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 8 Yield: 8 side-dish servings, about 3/4 cup each Nutrition Profile: Gluten-Free Vegetarian Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, “no-chicken” broth or vegetable broth (see Note) 1 10-ounce bag spinach, tough stems removed 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped shallots or onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cups arborio, carnaroli or other Italian “risotto” rice ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts (see Tip) Directions Bring broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the broth remains steaming, but is not simmering. Rinse spinach thoroughly with cold water and place in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and punch several holes in it. Microwave on High until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool, then squeeze out excess moisture. Transfer to a food processor or blender, add basil and puree until smooth; set aside. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add shallots (or onion) and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice and salt and stir to coat. Stir 1/2 cup of the hot broth and a generous splash of wine into the rice. Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has been absorbed. Continue to cook on medium-low, adding broth in 1/2-cup increments followed by a splash of wine, and stirring frequently after each addition, until most of the liquid is absorbed. The risotto is done when you've used all the broth and wine and the rice is creamy and just tender, 25 to 35 minutes total. Stir in the reserved spinach-basil puree. Remove from the heat; stir in 3/4 cup cheese and pepper. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Tips Note: Chicken-flavored broth, a vegetarian broth despite its name, is preferable to vegetable broth in some recipes for its hearty, rich flavor. Sometimes called “No-Chicken Broth,” it can be found with the soups in the natural-foods section of most supermarkets. Tip: To toast pine nuts: Place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 288 Calories 10g Fat 34g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size about 3/4 cup Calories 288 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 34g 13% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 2g Protein 10g 21% Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Vitamin A 3327IU 67% Vitamin C 6mg 7% Folate 56mcg 14% Sodium 612mg 27% Calcium 181mg 14% Iron 2mg 13% Magnesium 54mg 13% Potassium 400mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved