Large pot
Baking sheet
Food processor
Salsa verde:
- 1 pound tomatillos husked and rinsed
- 1 jalapeño trimmed
- 1 shallot trimmed and sliced into wedges
- 6 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1 lime juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil for roasting
Risotto:
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 shallot finely diced
- 2 tablespoons butter plus 2 tablespoons more (optional)
- 1 cup carnaroli rice
- 4-5 cups warm vegetable stock plus more if needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- Cotija cheese
- Sliced radishes
Roast the tomatillos:
Preheat oven to 450ºF. Arrange tomatillos, jalapeño, and shallot wedges on a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven for 10-15 minutes until the skins are blistered and beginning to char. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the cilantro oil:
Meanwhile, combine the cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, and salt in a food processor and pulse until completely blended. If needed, add more extra virgin olive oil to thin out the oil. It should be a drizzling consistency. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. No need to clean out the food processor!
Prepare the salsa verde:
To the food processor add the garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and the warm roasted vegetables. Pulse until blended. Taste and season with a touch more salt and pepper.
Prepare the risotto:
Heat the avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring often, for 5-6 minutes until it softens. Melt 2 tablespoons butter into the shallot and add the rice. Cook for 3 minutes.
Add 1 ladle of the stock and stir constantly until it is mostly absorbed. Continue on for 20 minutes, alternating adding 1 ladle of stock and stirring regularly until all the stock has been added and the rice is close to almost tender.
Finish the risotto:
Add the salsa verde and continue stirring for an additional 15 minutes until the rice is tender and thick. Turn off the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, if desired. Taste and season to your preferences.
To serve:
Spoon the warm risotto into bowls and drizzle the cilantro oil on top. Serve with sliced radishes and cotija cheese.
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 54mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 21mg