Fresh Corn Risotto Recipe

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Fresh Corn Risotto
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
284
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Reserve 1/2 the quantity of kernels (about 1 and 1/2 cups), and puree the rest in a blender with some of the stock/broth.
  2. Strain through a sieve and add this strained liquid to the rest of the stock in a saucepan.
  3. Taste for seasoning (salt).
  4. Heat to boiling point when ready to prepare risotto (and have the hot water available, just in case).
  5. In another pot (the one you will use for risotto), saute the onion and garlic in 2 tbs butter, until onion is translucent.
  6. Add the rice, and coat well, cooking another minute or so.
  7. Add reserved corn kernels.
  8. Add the hot broth to the rice/corn mix, one or two ladles at a time, stirring very frequently.
  9. Add more broth as it is absorbed by the rice.
  10. Continue this way for about 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked but al dente , in a creamy base of sauce .
  11. *ORsee optional method of cooking, below.
  12. If rice isn't done after using all the corn stock, continue to cook using hot water, 1/2 cup at a time.
  13. When rice is done to taste, add the remaining butter, cheese or cream, and taste again for salt and pepper.
  14. Serve at once.
  15. *Optional cheater's method of cooking risotto: Add 1/2 the hot stock to rice (and hold back the kernels); stir only occasionally.
  16. When stock is absorbed, add kernels and rest of stock, stirring enough to avoid rice sticking to bottom.
  17. Continue as above.
  18. For vegetarians use vegetable stock.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 283.75 Kcal (1188 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.57g 15%
Cholesterol 23.28mg 8%
Sodium 341.65mg 14%
Potassium 311.91mg 7%
Total Carbs 37.82g 13%
Sugars 4.55g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.26g 9%
Protein 11.01g 22%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 124.1mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.31 Kcal (407 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.28g 15%
Cholesterol 7.98mg 8%
Sodium 117.17mg 14%
Potassium 106.97mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.97g 13%
Sugars 1.56g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 9%
Protein 3.77g 22%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8%
Iron 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 42.6mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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