Pesto Risotto with Fall Greens
- 1 (1-quart) containers low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, very finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- 4 cups Arborio rice
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 1 (7-ounce) container basil pesto
- 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese, room temperature.
- 2 cups baby kale leaves
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved
- Bring the broth to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Add the green beans and cook until just bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
- Reduce the heat under the broth to low to keep steaming.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepot over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and a pinch of salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until almost translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring, until evenly coated and very lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the wine and boil until all the liquid evaporates.
- Add 1 cup of the hot broth and cook, stirring, until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Repeat with the remaining broth, stirring continuously, adding 1 cup at a time, and letting each addition absorb before adding the next.
- The whole process will take about 30 minutes, at which point, the rice should be just tender.
- Remove from the heat and fold in the pesto until evenly distributed.
- Season to taste with salt.
- Immediately divide among serving bowls and top with a dollop of mascarpone, baby kale leaves, and shaved Parmesan.
- Serve hot.
containers, green beans, unsalted butter, onion, kosher salt, arborio rice, white wine, basil pesto, mascarpone cheese, baby kale leaves, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pesto-risotto-with-fall-greens.html (may not work)