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Creamy risotto with spinach, chunks of chorizo and melted cheese served on a dark plate, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Creamy risotto with chorizo and grated Jersey cheese

  • Main Courses
  • Young Cheese
  • 4 pers
  • 30 min
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A delicious creamy risotto with spicy chorizo, fresh spinach and grated Henri Willig Organic Jersey cheese. This flavourful dish is quick to prepare and perfect for warm days when you still want a tasty, nourishing and satisfying meal. The combination of spicy chorizo, creamy risotto and rich cheese creates a wonderfully comforting dish full of flavour.

This recipe was created by @rianneswereld

Ingredients

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  • 300 gram risotto rice
  • 148 gram chorizo
  • 4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1Henri Willig Organic Jersey cheese to taste
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  • Small amount of butter
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation

  • 1

    Cut the chorizo into smaller pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and fry the chorizo until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  • 2

    Do not clean the pan. Add a small knob of butter and briefly fry the finely chopped garlic together with the sun-dried tomatoes.

  • 3

    Add the fresh spinach to the pan and keep stirring until the spinach has wilted.

  • 4

    Add the cooked risotto together with the chorizo to the pan and mix everything well.

  • 5

    Add the grated Henri Willig Organic Jersey cheese and stir until the cheese has fully melted. Season with salt and pepper.

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  • 6

    Divide the risotto over four plates and garnish with extra grated cheese and some fresh parsley.

A quick and healthy meal for warm days

On warm days, you want a delicious meal without spending too much time in the kitchen. This risotto with spinach, chorizo and grated cheese is quick to prepare while still being full of flavour. Thanks to the combination of vegetables, rice and cheese, it is a complete and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cosy evening at home.

Can you make risotto in advance?

This creamy risotto with chorizo can easily be prepared ahead of time. Store the risotto covered in the refrigerator and gently reheat it in a pan with a small splash of water or stock to make it creamy again. Add some extra grated cheese just before serving for even more flavour.

Variation tips for risotto with chorizo

Would you like to vary this recipe? Replace the chorizo with chicken strips or make a vegetarian version with extra vegetables such as courgette, bell pepper or mushrooms. Different types of grated Henri Willig cheese will also give this risotto a delicious new flavour every time.

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