Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Green Risotto: Quick and Easy
Learn how to make a creamy and flavorful green risotto in the pressure cooker. A delicious and practical recipe for everyday meals with spinach and zucchini.
0.0 / 5 by 0 avaliações
Ingredients
1 bunch spinach
1 liter water
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups risotto rice
1 onion
1 clove garlic
1 stalk celery (with leaves)
1 zucchini
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
1/2 cup white wine
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup boiling water
1/3 cup toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons golden raisins
Zest of 1 lemon
Gorgonzola cheese to serve
Dill to serve
1 liter water
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups risotto rice
1 onion
1 clove garlic
1 stalk celery (with leaves)
1 zucchini
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
1/2 cup white wine
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup boiling water
1/3 cup toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons golden raisins
Zest of 1 lemon
Gorgonzola cheese to serve
Dill to serve
Where to find ingredients
Spinach, zucchini, onion, garlic, celery, bay leaf, whole cloves, white wine, olive oil, butter, gorgonzola cheese, salt, pepper, walnuts, golden raisins, lemon, and dill are commonly found in most supermarkets in the produce, dairy, or spice sections. Baking soda and risotto rice are typically in the baking or rice aisles. If specific Brazilian ingredients or specialty cheeses are hard to find, check Latin or international food markets. For nuts and dried fruits, supermarket bulk bins or baking aisles are good options.
Preparation method
- Separate spinach leaves from stems and wash well
- In a blender, process half of the spinach leaves with 1 liter of water and set aside
- Reserve the remaining spinach leaves
- Finely chop the onion
- Stick the bay leaf and cloves into one half of the onion
- Finely chop the garlic clove
- Wash and dice the zucchini and celery
- Dice the celery and reserve one of the leaves
- Place a pressure cooker (without the lid) over medium heat
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add the diced zucchini, season with salt, and sauté for 2 minutes
- Transfer the zucchini to a bowl and set aside
- In the same pot, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add the chopped onion, season with salt, and sauté for 3 minutes until softened
- Add the chopped celery and sauté for another 2 minutes
- Add the chopped garlic and stir for 1 minute until fragrant
- Add the rice and mix well, coating the grains in the sautéed mixture
- Pour in the white wine and stir until completely absorbed
- Add the spinach-water mixture, the studded onion, the reserved celery leaves, and stir
- Season with baking soda, 2 teaspoons of salt, and pepper to taste
- Cover the pot and increase the heat to high
- As soon as steam starts to escape from the valve, reduce the heat to medium and count 3 minutes
- Meanwhile, bring a kettle with 1 cup of water to a boil over high heat
- Turn off the heat and carefully cool the pot under running water until no more steam escapes from the valve
- Open the pot lid and remove and discard the celery leaf and the studded onion
- Return the pot to low heat, add the reserved spinach leaves, the sautéed zucchini, and stir for about 5 minutes, adding the boiling water gradually, if needed, to maintain a creamy risotto
- Turn off the heat, add the butter and the crumbled gorgonzola cheese, stirring well until creamy
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary
- Prepare the walnut crumble by chopping the toasted walnuts, golden raisins, and lemon zest together on a cutting board
- Serve the risotto immediately, garnished with fresh dill, additional crumbled gorgonzola cheese, and the walnut crumble
Observations
The pressure cooker green risotto is a swift and practical version of the Italian classic, adapted for Brazilian cuisine. This recipe uses spinach and zucchini for color and flavor, resulting in a creamy and light dish. Preparing risotto in a pressure cooker saves time and effort, making it ideal for those seeking a delicious and comforting meal without complications. The final touch with gorgonzola and walnuts elevates the dish, making it perfect for a special lunch or a quick dinner.
Ratings and comments