Sweet Corn & Toasted Walnut Risotto

Sweet Corn & Toasted Walnut Risotto

DESCRIPTION

The textures of this dish are wonderful! The creamy rice, the fresh burst of sweet corn and the soft crunch of fresh walnuts all bring forth a satisfying mouth-feel.

Total Time
50 Mins
Serves
4
Meal
Dinner

Total Time

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
50 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
308 cal
Total Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5 g
Cholesterol
3 mg
Sodium
237 mg
Carbohydrates
54 g
Dietary Fiber
5 g
Protein
9 g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped California walnuts
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 ears fresh sweet yellow corn, husked, silk removed and kernel cut from cobs
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives, divided
  • 1/4 cup nonfat grated Parmesan topping

Preparation

  1. Heat walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes until walnuts are slightly toasted. Set aside and reserve.
  2. Coat a 12-inch nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add rice and stir often until it turns opaque, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stirring constantly, add chicken broth, half can at a time, adding more broth only when the previous amount has been absorbed. When adding last 1/2 can broth, stir in corn kernels. When rice is tender, risotto is creamy and corn is cooked, remove from heat. Stir in walnuts and half of the chives. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon risotto into warm individual serving bowls and sprinkle with the remaining chives and Parmesan topping, dividing equally.