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California Avocado Risotto
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California Avocado Risotto

15 ingredients 12 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

914
Calories
51g
Protein
47g
Fat
72g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Shallot 1 tbsp minced (10g) 7
White Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ Gallons as needed, Chicken stock
  • 2 Cups Chopped shallot
  • 11/16 Cups Olive oil
  • 4 Pounds Arborio rice
  • 2 Cups Dry white wine
  • As needed Salt
  • 2 11/16 Cups Parmesan cheese,grated
  • ¾ Cup Chopped parsley, basil or cilantro
  • As needed Freshly ground white pepper
  • California Avocado Salsa Recipe follows
  • As needed for garnish Herb sprigs
  • 1 Pound California firm-ripe Avocado, for garnish
  • 3 Tbsp Fresh lime juice
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Directions

1

Bring stock to a simmer; keep hot over low heat.

2

Meanwhile, sauté shallot in olive oil until just tender, about 3 minutes.

3

Stir in rice; sauté, stirring constantly, until outer covering is translucent, about 2 minutes.

4

Deglaze with wine; cook until almost all wine has evaporated.

5

Stir in with1 tablespoon salt.

6

Stir about 1 cup simmering stock into rice until almost all liquid has evaporated.

7

Continue stirring in stock 1 cup at a time, until risotto has cooked 12 minutes. Do not add stock the last 2 or 3 minutes; risotto must have almost no liquid when it reaches the 12-minute mark.

8

Immediately turn risotto out on an oiled sheet pan, spreading 1/2-inch thick; cool. Cool remaining stock; reserve for per-order preparation. Risotto can be made up to 1 day ahead; store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. Take it out shortly before service.

9

JUST BEFORE SERVICE: slice avocado about 3/8" thick; brush with lime juice.

10

Heat 3/4 cup prepared risotto, stirring in 1/3 cup simmering stock, until risotto is creamy but rice grains remain al dente. Add additional stock by the tablespoon as needed to reach correct consistency. Stir in 2 tablespoons cheese, 1/2 tablespoon chopped herb, pepper to taste, additional salt, if necessary, then 1/2 cup California Avocado Salsa. Serve in a heated pasta bowl. Garnish with 2 slices avocado and herb sprigs.

11

CALIFORNIA AVOCADO SALSA

12

Gently fold together 4 pounds (8) firm-ripe California Avocados cut into 3/8" dice, 1-1/2 pounds diced (3/8") and drained tomatoes, 6 ounces (1-1/2 cups) thinly sliced green onion, and 1/2 cup fresh lime juice. Season to taste with salt (1/2 tablespoon).

Recipe sourced from fandom

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