Fennel Risotto

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Don't let the strong taste of fennel scare you, it fades after cooking. This is a rich and creamy risotto, just like it ought to be! You can use chicken stock in place of vegetable stock, as well as olive oil for butter.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 4 bulbs fennel

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice

  • 7 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cut base off fennel bulbs, then cut a cone shape into bases to remove cores. Slice fennel bulbs vertically (lengthwise) into 1/4-inch thick slices.

  2. Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium heat. Add fennel and onion; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in rice; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until rice lightly toasted. Stir in 1 cup vegetable broth; continue stirring until liquid almost completely absorbed. Repeat process with remaining broth, stirring constantly. Incorporating broth should take 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. Stir in cream, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and parsley; cook until rice is tender yet firm to the bite and risotto is thick and creamy. Season with black pepper. Divide risotto among bowls; sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

537 Calories
19g Fat
81g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 537
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 725mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 81g 30%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 190mg 15%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 720mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.