Pear Parmesan Risotto With Hazelnuts

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 11
Pear Parmesan Risotto With Hazelnuts recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup yellow sweet onion , chopped finely
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
4 cups vegetable broth ( or chicken broth , if you prefer )
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 teaspoons sea salt
3 teaspoons black truffle oil ( optional )
2 semi-ripe bartlett pears , peeled and chopped
3/4 cup parmegiano-reggiano cheese , grated
1/2 cup hazelnuts , chopped finely and toasted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
540
Sugar
10g
Fat
27g
Pear Parmesan Risotto with Hazelnuts is a comforting and flavorful main dish that will satisfy your cravings for both sweet and savory flavors. This dish is perfect for a dinner party or any night when you’re looking for something special. The creamy, cheesy risotto is studded with sweet, juicy pears and crunchy, toasted hazelnuts. The addition of black truffle oil (optional) gives the dish a luxurious finishing touch. This recipe serves 4-6 people.

Instructions

1.In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted.
2.Add the finely chopped yellow onion and cook until translucent.
3.Add the arborio rice and stir until each grain is coated with the butter and oil mixture.
4.Begin ladling in the vegetable or chicken broth, one cup at a time. Make sure each cup of broth is fully absorbed before adding more.
5.Stir in the dry white wine, sea salt, and black truffle oil (optional) and then the chopped pears.
6.Once the rice is cooked through and the risotto has a creamy consistency (about 25 minutes), remove from heat.
7.Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, grated parmegiano-reggiano cheese, and toasted hazelnuts.
8.Serve hot with additional grated cheese and hazelnuts on top, if desired.

PROS

This risotto is a delicious main dish that is both comforting and filling.

The mixture of savory Parmesan and sweet pears creates a unique flavor profile that is sure to please.

Hazelnuts add a satisfying crunch to the creamy rice.

CONS

Risotto can be time-consuming and requires constant stirring to create a creamy consistency.

Additionally, risotto is high in calories and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly low in calories or fat, the inclusion of fresh pears and vegetable broth adds some nutritional value.
Pears are a good source of fiber and are rich in vitamins C and K.
Vegetable broth is low in calories and can be a good source of vitamins and minerals.

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