Organic Spinach and White Bean Risotto


* Note Recipe can be substituted with non-organic ingredients*


Ingredients


6 c.  Organic Vegetable Stock

1 1/2 c. Organic Aborio Rice

3 T.  Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2      Organic Shallots Diced (small)

2 T.  Organic Fresh Garlic

1/2 c. Dry White Wine

1/3 c. Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/3 c. Organic Heavy Cream

1 16 oz. Can Organic White Beans (Drained)

1 lb Bag Fresh Organic Spinach

S&P to taste


Instructions:


  1. Bring stock to a simmer.


  1. In large sauce pan heat olive oil, and shallots, saute until translucent, add garlic, saute without burning. 


  1. Add rice to shallots and garlic, stir well to coat grains in the oil, do not brown the rice. Add the wine and stir until absorbed.


  1. Add stock 4 ounces at a time (1ladle full), while stirring, wait to add the next portion until stock is absorbed. 


  1. After approx. 20-22 min all stock should be absorbed, add heavy cream, white beans and spinach, let rice absorb the liquid and let spinach wilt. 


  1. Remove from heat and add grated cheese. Add S&P to taste. Serve immediately. 


Yield: Approx. 12 4 oz. servings



Utensils Needed:


Cutting Board

Chefs Knife

Small Sauce Pot

Large Sauce Pan

Wooden Spoon

Tasting Spoon

4 oz. Ladle

Liquid Measuring Cups

Measuring Spoons

Can Opener

Cheese Grater

Cork Screw

Strainer


This dish was created as an organic vegetarian (contains Heavy cream and cheese) alternative to the classic mushroom risotto. One that could be offered as a meal not just a side dish/ or as a appetizer course. However, it is not a VEGAN recipe it does, contain cream and cheese. However, if you are vegan you can remove these or substitute with rice or soy products. Also, if organic versions of products cannot be found the regular is quite acceptable. 


It is also a great side dish to go with baked chicken, or a nice piece of broiled white fish.


This is a Molto di Classe vegetarian risotto, while still keeping the classic creaminess of traditional risotto, it boasts some vegetarian favorites with the addition of vegetable stock, fresh garlic, fresh organic spinach, and organic white beans for added protein. A great meal in itself or a perfect classy side dish to go with chicken or fish. A twist on the traditional Italian side dish.