How to make Watercress Risotto with Goats Cheese, enjoy springtime – Popular and Easy Gourmet Recipes

 

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Enjoy springtime treatment in a bowl with a vibrant watercress risotto with a goat cheese and hazelnut topping that complements the earthy flavors of the watercress

 

The recipe requires 15 minutes preparation time, 45 minutes cooking time, and serves .4

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 120g soft goats cheese
  • 70g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, finely grated
  • 200g watercress
  • 1 small bunch of basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 400g risotto rice
  • 150ml white wine
  • 4 litres hot vegetable or chicken stock
  • ½ lemon, zested
  • 50g hazelnuts, toasted and chopped

 

 

Directions:

 

 

  • Blitz most of the watercress in a food processor with the basil and 1 tbsp of the olive oil until you have a smooth purée. Set aside.

 

 

  • Heat the remaining oil and the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook on a low heat for 15 mins or until softened. Stir through the garlic and cook for 1 min. Add the rice and fry for 2 mins. Pour in the wine, simmer and reduce by half. Add half the stock and bring to a rapid simmer, stirring until the stock is absorbed. Once absorbed, add a ladleful of stock at a time and cook until the rice is al dente, stirring continuously for 20-25 mins, or until you have a loose risotto with a little bite – you may not need all the stock.

 

 

  • Stir the watercress and basil purée through the risotto with the parmesan and lemon zest. Loosen the risotto with a dash more stock or hot water and season to taste.

 

 

  • Top with the crumbled goats cheese, toasted hazelnuts, reserved watercress and a drizzle of olive oil.

 

 

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