Sweet Potato Risotto
(from mayflowerkids’s recipe box)
Source: Real Simple magazine Nov 2008
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: fall, holiday, rice, sides, thanksgiving, vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 c Arborio rice
- 1 c dry white wine
- 1/2 c grated Parmesan (2 oz)
- 2 t chopped fesh oregano
Directions
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed.
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Measure 3 1/2 c of water. Add 3/4 c at a time and cook, stirring occasionally and waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding the next. It should take 25 to 30 minutes for all the water to be absorbed.
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Stir in the parmesan and oregano.
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Serve