RISOTTO WITH FIGS AND PROSECCO-RISOTTO CON FICHI E PROSECCO
A delicious risotto made with the season's juicy figs. You'll get a sweet surprise in every bite and a touch of Prosecco which makes this the perfect Italian summer meal.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: figs, rice, risotto
Servings: 4 servings
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup Prosecco or white wine
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 small white sweet potatoes or regular potatoes, peeled and sliced in small pieces
- 8 small figs I used mission figs sliced into small pieces
- 4 tablespoons 1/2 stick unsalted butter (use margarine if making vegan)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano omit if making vegan
- aged balsamic vinegar
In a medium sized pot, add the stock and bring to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes, and boil.
Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet; add the onion and cook until they are translucent and soft (but not browned). Add the rice and stir with a wooden spoon about 3 minutes. Add the Prosecco (or white wine) and cook about 1-2 minutes stirring with the wooden spoon.
Add a 4 to 6-ounce ladle of broth and cook, stirring, until it is absorbed. Continue adding the broth a ladle at a time, waiting until the liquid is absorbed before adding more. Remove the sweet potatoes from remaining broth and mash them quickly with a potato masher (mash them enough so that they’re in very small pieces). Add the potatoes and remaining broth. Cook until the rice is tender and creamy and yet still a little al dente, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. If making this vegan, use margarine and omit the cheese. Stir in the butter and cheese until well mixed.
Ladle the risotto on individual plates and decorate with figs and a drizzle of the aged balsamic vinegar; serve immediately.