Hearts of Palm Risotto

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This hearts of palm rice recipe came to be when a friend visited me in Brazil, and we both had this dish in a restaurant. It was delicious, and I tried to recreate a similar recipe at home. The restaurant version also contained snow peas, but I chose not to use the snow peas and focused on the heart of palm instead.

risotto with hearts of palm on white platter on blue and white checkered table cloth
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup finely chopped onion

  • cup Arborio rice

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • 3 cups boiling vegetable broth

  • ½ cup sliced hearts of palm

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter-oil until onion begins to turn golden brown at the edges, about 2 minutes. Pour in rice; stir until rice is coated in oil and has started to toast, 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. Reduce heat to medium and stir in white wine. Cook until mostly evaporated, then stir in 1/3 of the boiling vegetable broth; continue stirring until incorporated. Repeat this process twice more, stirring constantly. Incorporating the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes total.

  3. When rice is mostly tender, but still has a very slight crunch, stir in hearts of palm and Parmesan cheese until incorporated; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute to heat through, then stir in parsley and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

375 Calories
22g Fat
31g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 375
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 1624mg 71%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 160mg 12%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 299mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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