This creamy, comforting risotto is perfect for cooler evenings. White wine adds depth and elegance, while seasonal vegetables keep the dish fresh and vibrant. Simple enough for a weeknight, it remains impressive for guests.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll need:<\/em><\/p>\n 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup Arborio rice; \u00bd cup dry white wine; 4 cups warmed chicken or vegetable stock; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; 1 small courgette, diced; 100g spinach leaves; 50g grated Parmesan, optional; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish.<\/p>\n To make:<\/em><\/p>\n Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, saut\u00e9 onion and garlic until soft and fragrant. Add the Arborio rice and stir to coat in oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the white wine and stir until completely absorbed.<\/p>\n Gradually add warm stock, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until liquid is absorbed before adding the next.<\/p>\n When rice is nearly tender, add mushrooms and courgette. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are soft and rice is creamy.<\/p>\n Stir in spinach and Parmesan, season with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley. Serves four.<\/p>\n Wine pairing tip<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Use a crisp, fruity white wine in the recipe and pair your meal with the same wine; Chenin Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc works beautifully for a light, harmonious flavour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This creamy, comforting risotto is perfect for cooler evenings. White wine adds depth and elegance, while seasonal vegetables keep the dish fresh and vibrant. Simple enough for a weeknight, it remains impressive for guests. You\u2019ll need: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup Arborio rice; \u00bd cup […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":47911,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10916],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-47904","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-food"},"yoast_head":"\n