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Fennel, Artichoke & Lemon Risotto

February 12, 2018 by Lovoni +

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Risotto is an Italian classic that’s both elegant & rustic. Easy to make than some would think, risotto can be flavored with meat, cheese or veggies. Fennel, Artichoke & Lemon Risotto is a light & flavorful combination. Serve it with a simple salad & some crusty bread or as a side dish with grilled salmon, roasted chicken or pork. 

FENNEL, ARTICHOKE & LEMON RISOTTO

Don’t let the very beige, somewhat nondescript appearance fool you (I’m really selling you on this aren’t I?!), what this fennel, artichoke & lemon risotto lacks in dazzling good looks, it more than makes up for in flavor. 

FENNEL, ARTICHOKE & LEMON RISOTTO

The fennel, unpredictably, didn’t overshadow the whole show & instead was a bashful flavor in the background – surprising because fennel is no wallflower.  Asiago cheese & artichokes are quite assertive but the whole symphony of ingredients was elevated with lemon. Lemon juice & lemon zest were added for brightness. 

FENNEL, ARTICHOKE & LEMON RISOTTO

Apart from a squash & bean chili I’m making this week, my days of squidgy, comfort food are fast coming to an end for the season as I long for spring with its bright greens, fresh textures & flavors. Don’t get me wrong, risotto can be eaten year-round, especially an asparagus risotto served with grilled salmon & roasted beets in the warmer months. But I’m ready for some salads, bright colors & crunchy textures. I’d bet I’m not alone. 

Fennel, Artichoke & Lemon Risotto

In my quest to eat less beast & a whole lot more veg, I’ve been serving a lot of vegetarian-style meals – much to my husband’s chagrin. It’s helping, I’m losing weight. Although I may need to seek marriage counseling – joking. If you love risotto, make this & let me know what you think. Fennel, Artichoke & Asiago Risotto pairs wonderfully with a bowlful of assertive arugula drizzled with a little balsamic & olive oil. And please, don’t forget the wine! Until next time, toodles, Lovoni xo

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Fennel, Artichoke & Lemon Risotto 

Fennel, Artichoke & Lemon Risotto 
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Ingredients
  1. 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  2. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  3. 1 tablespoon butter
  4. 1 large onion, sliced
  5. 4 garlic cloves, minced
  6. 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, thinly sliced (reserve some of the fronds for garnish)
  7. 1 cup arborio rice
  8. 3/4 cup dry sherry
  9. 14 oz (398ml) can artichoke quarters, drained
  10. pinch salt
  11. 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  12. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  13. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  14. 1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
  15. GREMOLATA
  16. 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  17. 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
  18. 1 garlic clove, minced
  19. pinch salt & pepper
Instructions
  1. To make the gremolata, combine all ingredients in a small bowl; set aside until ready to use.
  2. Place broth into a small saucepan & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover & keep warm.
  3. Heat the oil & butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, fennel & garlic & cook for about 10 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the rice & stir until each grain is coated in oil.
  5. Add sherry & cook, stirring until sherry has been absorbed by the rice.
  6. Add hot broth about 3/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly after each addition until the broth has been absorbed before adding more. Continue to add broth until about 3/4 cup remains. Stir in broth, artichokes, salt, pepper & nutmeg. Continue to stir until almost all the broth is absorbed & rice is tender (you’ll want the rice a little al dente). You’ll want to risotto to be about the consistency of slightly runny oatmeal (porridge), it will continue to thicken once the cheese is added.
  7. Add in lemon juice & cheese & stir until cheese is melted.
  8. Stir in the gremolata & serve immediately.
By Lovoni
Fresh Hunger https://freshhunger.com/

 

 

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Filed Under: Lunch, Mains, Seasonal - fall & winter, Sides & Veggies, Vegetarian Tagged With: fennel, risotto, vegetarian

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I'm Lovoni - an Aussie living abroad for the last 21 years. Working in food media, I'm a cookbook author; food stylist; cookery teacher & I had a TV food show when I lived in Canada. As a certified nutritionist I believe in nourishment not punishment & love pastry, good wine & afternoon teas. Full of wanderlust, I'm always on the lookout for my next adventure...

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