Black Rice Risotto

8 ingredients
22 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 1/2 cups black rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring the broth to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cover and keep warm.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add the rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Reduce the heat to medium low.
  6. 6
    Stir in the wine until the liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
  7. 7
    Ladle in 3/4 cup hot broth and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed, 6 to 7 minutes.
  8. 8
    Repeat with the remaining broth, adding 3/4 cup at a time, until the rice is tender but somewhat chewy, about 50 minutes.
  9. 9
    Stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and 1/2 cup parmesan.
  10. 10
    Divide among bowls.
  11. 11
    Top with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and the basil.
  12. 12
    Photograph by Andrew Mccaul
  13. 13
    Serves:4
  14. 14
    Calories 450
  15. 15
    Total Fat 13 grams
  16. 16
    Saturated Fat: 5 grams
  17. 17
    Total Carbohydrate: 65 grams
  18. 18
    Protein 21 grams
  19. 19
    Sugar: 3 grams
  20. 20
    Fiber: 6 grams
  21. 21
    Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
  22. 22
    Sodium: 780 milligrams

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