Valentine’s Red Wine Risotto with Goat Cheese & Candied Walnuts
Valentine’s Red Wine Risotto with Goat Cheese & Candied Walnuts is a romantic dish that beautifully combines the bold flavors of red wine and creamy goat cheese. Topped with crunchy candied walnuts, this elegant risotto offers a delightful contrast of textures and sweetness. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home, this dish is both easy to prepare and sophisticated enough to impress your loved ones. Treat yourself and your partner to a meal that truly embodies romance on a plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 cup dry red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 oz fresh goat cheese
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté shallots in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes until edges are translucent.
- Pour in red wine, stirring until mostly absorbed.
- Gradually add vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently for about 20 minutes until rice is creamy yet al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in goat cheese and grated Parmesan until melted.
- Serve warm topped with candied walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg