Baked Risotto with Asparagus and Swiss Chard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Pinch of kosher salt, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 large bunch chard leaves, chopped, stems cut out and reserved (about 4 cups)
- 1 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch diagonal slices
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Prepare a medium heat fire (375F) in a wood-fired oven or cooker.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a 6-quart Dutch oven or casserole dish.
- Add the onion and a pinch of salt and saute until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the rice, stirring to coat with the oil.
- Stir in the stock, wine, chard leaves and stems, asparagus, nutmeg, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- Place in the oven, uncovered, and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in half of the cheese and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Place the baking dish back on the floor of the oven near the center.
- Bake until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 20 minutes.
- The rice should be moist but not soupy.
- Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking to create a beautiful golden crust and to add smoky flavor.
- Serve immediately.
olive oil, onion, kosher salt, arborio rice, vegetable, white wine, chard, thin, freshly grated nutmeg, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/baked-risotto-with-asparagus-and-swiss-chard-391798 (may not work)