Spinach, Parmesan & Parsnip Risotto with Crispy Parsnip Chips & Sage

Spinach, Parmesan & Parsnip Risotto

with Crispy Parsnip Chips & Sage

30 MIN
2 Servings
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From the Test Kitchen

Risotto began in Northern Italy as a rustic dish. It’s traditionally made with Arborio rice, named for the city in the Po Valley where it was originally grown. (A short-grained variety, Arborio has an incredible capacity to absorb flavors from the ingredients it’s cooked with.) In the 20th Century, risotto began to rise in popularity, and, today, gourmet treatments abound. In our version, we’re mixing in seasonal vegetables and silky mascarpone cheese. We’re also using parsnip two ways: stirred into the risotto, and pan-fried as a sweet, savory and unbeatably crispy garnish.

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  • Nutrition
    PER SERVING
  • Calories
    640 Cals (est.)
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Spinach, Parmesan & Parsnip Risotto with Crispy Parsnip Chips & Sage
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Parsnip
Spinach
Sage
Parmesan Cheese
How To: Small Dice an Onion
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Prepare the ingredients:
1 Prepare the ingredients:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel the parsnip. Using a peeler, shave 1 half of the parsnip into thin ribbons; grate the remaining half on the large side of a box grater. Peel and small dice the onion. Peel and mince the garlic. Pick the sage leaves off the stems; discard the stems and thinly slice the leaves.

Cook & drain the spinach:
2 Cook & drain the spinach:

In a large pot, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the spinach; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 3 minutes, or until wilted. Transfer to a strainer; hold or rest the strainer over a bowl. Using a spoon, press down on the cooked spinach to release as much liquid as possible; discard the liquid. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board; finely chop. Set aside in a warm place. Rinse and wipe out the pot.

Start the risotto:
3 Start the risotto:

In the pot used to cook the spinach, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened and fragrant. Add the rice and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

Add the grated parsnip & liquid:
4 Add the grated parsnip & liquid:

Add the grated parsnip and 3½ cups of water to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer, stirring frequently, 14 to 16 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). (If the mixture seems dry, add up to an additional ¼ cup of water to achieve your desired consistency.) Remove from heat.

Make the parsnip chips:
5 Make the parsnip chips:

While the risotto simmers, in a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a thin layer of oil on medium-high until hot. Add the parsnip ribbons. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; immediately season with salt and pepper to taste.

Finish the risotto & serve your dish:
6 Finish the risotto & serve your dish:

Off the heat, add the spinach, sage, Parmesan cheese and mascarpone cheese to the pot of risotto; stir to thoroughly combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the finished risotto between 2 bowls. Garnish with the parsnip chips. Enjoy!

Tips from Home Chefs

Spinach, Parmesan & Parsnip Risotto

Prepare the ingredients:
How To: Small Dice an Onion
How To: Peel Garlic
1 Prepare the ingredients:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel the parsnip. Using a peeler, shave 1 half of the parsnip into thin ribbons; grate the remaining half on the large side of a box grater. Peel and small dice the onion. Peel and mince the garlic. Pick the sage leaves off the stems; discard the stems and thinly slice the leaves.

2 Cook & drain the spinach:

In a large pot, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the spinach; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 3 minutes, or until wilted. Transfer to a strainer; hold or rest the strainer over a bowl. Using a spoon, press down on the cooked spinach to release as much liquid as possible; discard the liquid. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board; finely chop. Set aside in a warm place. Rinse and wipe out the pot.

Cook & drain the spinach:
Start the risotto:
3 Start the risotto:

In the pot used to cook the spinach, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened and fragrant. Add the rice and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

4 Add the grated parsnip & liquid:

Add the grated parsnip and 3½ cups of water to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer, stirring frequently, 14 to 16 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is al dente (still slightly firm to the bite). (If the mixture seems dry, add up to an additional ¼ cup of water to achieve your desired consistency.) Remove from heat.

Add the grated parsnip & liquid:
Make the parsnip chips:
5 Make the parsnip chips:

While the risotto simmers, in a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a thin layer of oil on medium-high until hot. Add the parsnip ribbons. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; immediately season with salt and pepper to taste.

6 Finish the risotto & serve your dish:

Off the heat, add the spinach, sage, Parmesan cheese and mascarpone cheese to the pot of risotto; stir to thoroughly combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the finished risotto between 2 bowls. Garnish with the parsnip chips. Enjoy!

Finish the risotto & serve your dish:
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