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Sweet Corn Risotto

Sweet Corn Risotto Recipe

Cut corn off the cob for this delicious dish, topped with fresh basil and parsley from your herb garden.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2-3 ears of corn (cut kernels)
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • Basil and parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Sauté diced onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent.
  2. Mix in minced garlic, Arborio rice, corn kernels, chicken stock, and salt.
  3. Transfer to an oven safe dish, and bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  4. Remove from the oven and stir in  butter, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil and parsley. Mix until creamy.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.