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Joanna Gaines’s Spring Vegetable Risotto

Joanna Gaines’s Spring Vegetable Risotto for a Cozy Dinner

Enjoy Joanna Gaines’s Spring Vegetable Risotto, a creamy delight with fresh vegetables perfect for a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Risotto
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth homemade or store-bought
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter plus extra for sautéing
  • 1 medium Leek chopped
  • 2 cups Assorted Mushrooms e.g., button, shiitake, portobello
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust based on your broth
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine or replace with more broth
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Radishes sliced
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas or fresh when in season
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves or use dried thyme sparingly
  • 1 tablespoon Chives for garnish
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream or milk for lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Dutch oven
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, pour in the chicken broth and heat it over medium heat. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, keeping it warm throughout the cooking process.
  2. In a Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped leek and assorted mushrooms, seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté the mixture until the mushrooms turn golden brown and tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the Arborio rice, ensuring it becomes well-coated in the buttery mixture. Continue to cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes until slightly translucent and nutty. Pour in the dry white wine, allowing it to cook down completely until absorbed.
  4. Gradually ladle in the warm chicken broth, one cup at a time, stirring continuously. Wait until the broth is mostly absorbed before adding more, which should take about 20 to 25 minutes in total.
  5. In a separate skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté the sliced radishes until they are golden brown and tender. Once the risotto has thickened adequately, stir in the Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, peas, spinach, fresh thyme leaves, and the sautéed radishes until well combined.
  6. Garnish the risotto with the remaining chopped chives and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Stir constantly while cooking to achieve the perfect creamy texture. Adjust seasoning to taste as needed.

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