Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Grapefruit Risotto with Broccoli, Mushrooms and Peas


The grapefruit flavor was a little too strong for me though MM liked it. I would reduce the amount next time. I used Tropicana but you could use freshly squeezed as well. Risotto is typically made with wine but using juice instead makes this version Halal!
  • ~8 cups broth (7-9 cups, depending on rice)
  • 4 T butter, divided
  • bag of mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 crown of broccoli, separated into small flowerets/cubed trunk
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/3 c grapefruit juice (** would only use 1/2 c next time), warmed in microwave
  • 2 c Arborio rice
  • 3/4 c frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/4 c grated parmesan (fresh is better)
  • optional: salt and pepper
  1. In saucepan, bring broth to simmer.
  2. In small pan, blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and remove to bowl.
  3. In large saucepan, melt 2 T butter. Add mushrooms and cook until done. [Lightly salt to speed up cooking.] Remove to bowl (with liquid).
  4. Melt the remaining 2 T butter and add the olive oil.
  5. Add the rice and stir to coat.
  6. Add the warmed grapefruit juice and stir constantly until fully absorbed.
  7. Add in half a cup of the broth, stirring constantly until fully absorbed before adding the next 1/2 cup. Keep adding broth until rice is mostly cooked.
  8. Add in broccoli. Continue adding 1/2 cups of broth. Add in peas and mushrooms. Continue adding 1/2 cups of broth, reserving 1/4 c broth for final use.
  9. When rice is fully cooked, remove from heat. Add in 1/4 c broth and parmesan. Stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve immediately.
Variations
Garnish with fresh grapefruit slices and/or parsley.

Related
5/15/2011 Mushroom Risotto