Wisconsin Asiago Corn Risotto

Wisconsin Asiago Corn Risotto

Courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board 6 Servings • 10 MIn. Prep Time • 35 MIn. Cook Time
Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz. each) vegetable or chicken stock
1 c. (8 oz.) carrot juice
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 c. Arborio or short-grained rice
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen corn, thawed, drained
1/4 c. chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or rosemary, or 1 tsp. dried thyme or rosemary
1/2 c. (about 2 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. (about 2 oz.) grated Romano cheese
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. chopped chives
1 c. (4 oz.) shaved Asiago cheese

Directions:

1. In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the stock and carrot juice until simmering.

2. In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil; add the onion, garlic, and rice. Cook over medium heat, adding 1 c. of the simmering stock mixture. Stir the rice constantly; gradually add the remaining stock mixture. Cook for 25 to 30 min., allowing the liquid to be absorbed.

3. Add the corn, parsley, and herbs; stir in the Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Before serving, sprinkle with pepper and chives; top with the shavings of Asiago cheese.