Chestnut & bean risotto
1 Nov 2016
by Dinna
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Background
This chestnut & bean risotto is a special version so it's ideal for the festive season -Β serve it as a starter at a dinner party or as a main dish for lunch (it's very filling!). It's also just the thingΒ for Halloween or bonfire night!
Ingredients
- 200g cooked chestnuts (shelled)
- 1 knob of butter (about 20g)
- 50g pancetta
- 1 tsp chopped rosemary
- 4 Tbsp risotto rice
- 300 ml hot chicken stock
- 100 ml milk
- ½ tin of tin borlotti beans (200g)
- 30g grated Parmesan
Instructions
- In a heavy based saucepan melt the butter.
- Slice the pancetta into very thin strips and fry these with the rosemary for about 10 minutes.
- In another saucepan bring the chicken stock to a boil and keep it simmering.
- Cut the chestnuts into rough pieces and add the pancetta. Stir for 1-2 minutes, then add the rice and stir for a minute. Then start adding the hot soup, only a ladleful at the time - when the stock has absorbed, add the next portion. Keep stirring.
- When you've used up the stock, pour in the milk and cook for about 15 minutes - while occasionally stirring. Turn off the heat under the stock pan!
- When the milk has absorbed, taste it. The rice should be al dente, the chestnuts should be soft. Stir in the beans. Sprinkle with the grated parmesan just before serving.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Seasonal - Snacks - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Bonfire Night - Christmas - Dinner Party - Halloween - New Year - Parties - Passover - Thanksgiving
- Ingredients: - Beans - Nuts & Seeds - Pork - Rice
- Health and Diet: - Diabetic - Gluten Free - High Fibre
- Skill Levels: - Moderate
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