Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto
Servings
2Serving size
about 2 1/2 cupsThis recipe can be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup Tomatoes, sun-dried |
4 cup Water (divided) |
1 tsp. Olive oil |
2 Tbsp. Pine nuts |
1 medium White onions (diced) |
1/2 cup Arborio rice |
1/8 tsp. Salt |
1 to taste Black pepper |
1 tsp.. Smoked paprika (or Chilean merken) |
8 ounces Zucchini (small dice) |
1 ounce Semisoft goat cheese |
2 Tbsp. Sherry |
Instructions
Finely diced the softened sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.
Place 1 tsp.. olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the pine nuts and cook for one minute, stirring frequently, until they begin to lightly brown.
Add the diced onion and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for another 4 minutes.
Add the Arborio rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the reserved water from the sun-dried tomatoes and the other 2 cups of water to the pan. Add the diced sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, paprika (or merken), and stir well.
Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water, 1/2 cup at a time, if needed.
When the risotto is almost done (only slightly grainy when tasted), add the sherry, stir, and add the diced zucchini. Cook for another 3 minutes. Add the goat cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until the goat cheese is melted.
Serve.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.Recipe Notes
This recipe was inspired by a dish that I ordered at a vineyard in Chile. Mind you, the risotto I ordered was only so-so (but the wine was pretty great).
The thing that I liked about the dish was that it was seasoned with merken, a Chilean spice somewhat like smoked paprika (but made with Chilean peppers and other spices). This is a moderately hot spice and the dish at the vineyard had only a hint of it. This recipe calls for more. You can find merken in specialty stores (it’s been a long time since I had to write that phrase, it seems like everything is so easily available these days).
If you can’t find merken, use smoked paprika, and for a little added spice add some cayenne or other spicy chili powder to taste.