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One Pot Mexican Risotto
This one pot Mexican risotto gives this traditional Italian classic a run for its money in flavor, it makes a
- Serves 4
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 40 minutes
- Total 45 minutes
At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.
Does your family LOVE spanish rice like our family does? Or tacos? We’re big mexican food fans in this house- it’s the one cuisine my kids won’t ever turn down. They also LOVE rich, thick and creamy risotto… so I decided to mix up some of our favorite flavors and make this delicious One Pot Mexican Risotto!
Yes, I know that risotto is Italian, and not a cuisine native to Mexico. Yes, I am lumping green chili, cumin, and other taco seasonings as being mexican food when there are so many more flavors intertwined into delicious delicacies from south of the border. But this meal will make you care about none of that- it is a delicious combination of smoky, slightly spicy flavors that mix wonderfully with delicious vegetables- like a thick, creamy version of Spanish Rice- mixed with a bit of taco seasonings.
While I made this as a meatless base, you could add fajita meat, chicken, ground beef, seafood… pretty much anything you like in a taco, burrito or fajita. You could also add beans (which my daughter wanted and thought was perfect as an addition.)
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Mexican Risotto Recipe
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The recipe
One Pot Mexican Risotto
Delicious one pot Mexican risotto combines the flavors of Mexico with the classic Italian creamy arborio rice.
- Serves 4
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 40 minutes
- Total 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 3 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 ½ cups arborio rice
- ½ cup dry vermouth (optional)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
- 28 oz vegetable stock
- ¼ tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
- ¼ cup green onions (diced)
Method
- 1
Heat a large pan or ceramic dutch oven over high heat.
- 2
Add 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 3
When oil is shimmery, add diced vegetables.
- 4
When vegetables are slightly browned, lower heat to medium-low
- 5
Add rice and all the spices, stir well.
- 6
Let rice and spices cook just slightly about 2 minutes.
- 7
Add a little bit of stock and vermouth (optional!!)- just enough to keep the consistency liquid.
- 8
Stir frequently until rice thickens.
- 9
Add the diced green chili tomatoes and stir to combine.
- 10
Add a ladle's worth more stock until it is just barely liquid. Repeat stirring frequently until thickened and adding just enough stock to keep it from burning or becoming too thick.
- 11
When your stock is gone, and the risotto has become thicker, taste a bit of it. Add the salt and pepper, add more after tasting if you prefer.
- 12
If the rice is too crunchy for your taste, add a little water and proceed with the steps above. Risotto should be slightly al dente- just a slight, teeny crunch when bit. If you over cook the rice, it will become a bit gummy- but its all individual tastes.
- 13
Add diced green onions just before your risotto is done cooking- you won't want them to overcook.
- 14
When risotto is thick enough to not spread all over a plate, but not so thick you can shape it like mashed potatoes, it is ready.
- 15
Grate fresh parmesan cheese over the top and enjoy warm!
Notes
Add fajita meat, ground beef, chicken, tofu, or any protein you'd like, or consume as-is. You can use chicken or beef stock in place of vegetable stock if you prefer.
Equipment
- RiceSelect Arborio Rice for Italian Risotto, Premium Gluten Free Rice, Non-GMO, 32 Ounce Jar
- Mueller DuraCast 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven Pot with Lid, Heavy-Duty Casserole Dish, Braiser Pan, Stainless Steel Knob, for Braising, Stews, Roasting, Baking, Safe across All Cooktops, Red
- Zulay Premium 12 Inch Stainless Steel Ladle with Comfortable Grip – Soup Ladle with Long Handle and Ample Bowl Capacity Perfect for Stirring, Serving Soups and More – Heavy-Duty Metal Ladle
Nutrition
- Serving1 g
- Calories367 kcal
- Carbohydrates53 g
- Protein6 g
- Fat12 g
- Saturated Fat1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat10 g
- Sodium1224 mg
- Fiber3 g
- Sugar5 g
