Spinach Risotto
A fresh Mediterranean rice dish featuring creamy ricotta that even novice cooks can master.
Ingredients
- 150 g fresh spinach leaves
- 450 ml Classic vegetable broth
- 2 Spring Onions
- 1 Garlic clove
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 120 g arborio rice
- 100 ml White wine
- 200 g red bass fillets (4 fillets)
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Organic lemon
- 75 g ricotta
Instructions
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1.
Wash, dry, and finely slice the spinach.
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2.
Bring the broth to a boil and keep it warm.
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3.
Clean and cut the spring onions into 1 cm pieces; peel and thinly slice the garlic.
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4.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pot and sauté the onion pieces and garlic for 1 minute.
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5.
Add the rice and stir for 1 minute over medium heat.
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6.
Deglaze with white wine, stirring until absorbed.
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7.
Cover the rice with about 150 ml of broth and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes until just al dente, adding more broth as needed.
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8.
After 10 minutes, fold in the spinach and continue cooking.
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9.
Five minutes before the end of cooking, heat the remaining oil in a pan. Season the bass fillets with salt and pepper and sear each side for 2–3 minutes. Rinse the lemon hot, pat dry, and grate 1 tsp zest.
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10.
Fold the ricotta and lemon zest into the risotto, seasoning with salt and pepper. Plate the risotto, place the fish on top, and serve immediately.