Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsElla Dining Room & BarSpring Vegetable Risotto Recipe

Spring Vegetable Risotto Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

WOOD ROASTED NANTES CARROTS, EWEREKA CHEESE, GREEN GARLIC PISTOU

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pistou

    In a food processor, combine the green garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Onions

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Toast the Rice

    Add the Arborio rice to the pot and stir for about 2 minutes until the rice is coated and slightly toasted.

  4. 4

    Add the Wine

    Pour in the white wine and stir until it is mostly absorbed by the rice.

  5. 5

    Cook with Broth

    Gradually add the vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until most of the liquid is absorbed before adding more. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes, until the rice is creamy and al dente.

  6. 6

    Incorporate Carrots and Cheese

    Stir in the wood-roasted Nantes carrots and Ewereka cheese. Mix well until the cheese is melted and everything is combined.

  7. 7

    Finish with Pistou

    Remove from heat and stir in the green garlic pistou. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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