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Berry and Mint Risotto

Berry and Mint Risotto

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Discover the recipe for berry and mint risotto, a delicious zero-waste dish with exquisite blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and currants.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 30 min
Preparation: 10 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Vegetable broth0.5
  • Butter1
  • Onion0.5
  • Grated cheese
  • Berries80
  • Mint3
  • Extra virgin olive oil2
  • Black pepperto taste
  • Carnaroli rice160
  • Saltto taste
  • White wine0.5

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 8

    Wash the berries such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and red currants, dry them, and remove the currants from their cluster.

  2. STEP 2 OF 8

    Clean the onion and finely chop it into small pieces, also prepare the vegetable broth or stock cube.

  3. STEP 3 OF 8

    In a pan, pour the extra virgin olive oil and the chopped onion, sauté for a couple of minutes, and when it starts to brown, add the rice.

  4. STEP 4 OF 8

    Toast the rice for a couple of minutes and then deglaze with the wine.

  5. STEP 5 OF 8

    Once the wine has completely evaporated, add two ladles of broth and continue cooking the rice for 10 minutes.

  6. STEP 6 OF 8

    Add the berries and mint, adjust the salt, and cook the rice, stirring so that the rice releases its starches, adding broth as needed.

  7. STEP 7 OF 8

    Finally, mash the berries with a fork so they release their juice into the risotto.

  8. STEP 8 OF 8

    Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat, add the knob of butter, and stir to make it exceptionally creamy, garnish with some berries, and serve hot.

General Information

Storage notes

Store for up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.

More information

For those who do not like the mint effect, you can use basil or no aromatic herbs, or finally sprinkle with grated cheese.

Origin

Italia, Sardegna

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)140.37
Carbohydrates (g)16.6
of which Sugars (g)1.66
Fat (g)8.05
of which Saturates (g)1.28
Protein (g)1.52
Fiber (g)0.88
  • Proteins
    1.52g·6%
  • Carbohydrates
    16.6g·61%
  • Fats
    8.05g·30%
  • Fibers
    0.88g·3%