Description
Cheddar Sage Risotto is a creamy and flavorful rice dish infused with the rich taste of cheddar cheese and fresh sage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable broth in a saucepan and keep it warm.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add Arborio rice, stirring to coat with oil.
- Pour in a ladle of warm broth, stirring until absorbed.
- Continue adding broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently.
- After about 18-20 minutes, when rice is creamy and al dente, remove from heat.
- Stir in grated cheddar cheese and chopped sage.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh sage for the best flavor.
- Adjust cheese quantity based on your preference.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by ensuring the broth is vegetable-based.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheddar Sage Risotto, Risotto, Cheddar Cheese, Sage, Italian Cuisine