eCook Meal
Emerald Risotto
with goat’s cheese, truffle zest & mushrooms
Fresh spinach and chevin goat’s cheese packed risotto, scattered with thyme enhanced mushrooms, and topped with tasty truffle zest. A good risotto is already hard to beat, and let us tell you; flavours like these make it near impossible.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
GOLDEN MUSHIES
Boil the kettle. Place a pot (big enough for the risotto) over a medium-high heat with oil. When hot, fry the quartered mushrooms and chopped Thyme for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the pot on completion and season.
GREEN MOMENT
Dilute the stock with 350ml of boiling water and set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil. When boiling, blanch ⅔ of the Spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted - be careful not to overcook. Drain on completion and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. When cooled, squeeze out as much water as you can. Add the wilted spinach and 30ml of diluted stock to a blender, and blend until smooth.
RISOTTO
Return the pot to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent. In the final minute, add the grated Garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Stir through the rice for 30 seconds. Pour in the wine and simmer until evaporated. Add a ladleful of stock and allow it to be absorbed by gently simmering, stirring regularly. Only add the next ladle of stock when the previous one has been fully absorbed. Repeat this process for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked al dente.
CREAMY SENSATION
In the final 2-3 minutes of the risotto, stir through the fried mushrooms, ½ of the truffle zest, ¾ of the grated Italian-style cheese and 20g of butter. Season to taste and remove from the heat. Just before serving, stir through the blended Spinach. In a bowl, toss the remaining spinach through some lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and season to taste.
WARM UP YOUR BELLY
Dish up a helping of risotto and crumble over the goat's cheese. Garnish with the remaining hard cheese and truffle zest (to taste). Top with the dressed Spinach. There you have it!
GOLDEN MUSHIES
Boil the kettle. Place a pot (big enough for the risotto) over a medium-high heat with oil. When hot, fry the quartered mushrooms and chopped Thyme for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the pot on completion and season.
GREEN MOMENT
Dilute the stock with 700ml of boiling water and set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil. When boiling, blanch ⅔ of the Spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted - be careful not to overcook. Drain on completion and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. When cooled, squeeze out as much water as you can. Add the wilted spinach and 60ml of diluted stock to a blender, and blend until smooth.
RISOTTO
Return the pot to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent. In the final minute, add the grated Garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Stir through the rice for a minute. Pour in the wine and simmer until evaporated. Add a ladleful of stock and allow it to be absorbed by gently simmering, stirring regularly. Only add the next ladle of stock when the previous one has been fully absorbed. Repeat this process for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked al dente.
CREAMY SENSATION
In the final 2-3 minutes of the risotto, stir through the fried mushrooms, ½ of the truffle zest, ¾ of the grated Italian-style cheese and 40g of butter. Season to taste and remove from the heat. Just before serving, stir through the blended Spinach. In a bowl, toss the remaining spinach through some lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and season to taste.
WARM UP YOUR BELLY
Dish up a helping of risotto and crumble over the goat's cheese. Garnish with the remaining hard cheese and truffle zest (to taste). Top with the dressed Spinach. There you have it!
GOLDEN MUSHIES
Boil the kettle. Place a pot (big enough for the risotto) over a medium-high heat with oil. When hot, fry the quartered mushrooms and chopped Thyme for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. You can do this step in batches. Remove from the pot on completion and season.
GREEN MOMENT
Dilute the stock with 1,1L of boiling water and set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil. When boiling, blanch ⅔ of the Spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted - be careful not to overcook. Drain on completion and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. When cooled, squeeze out as much water as you can. Add the wilted spinach and 90ml of diluted stock to a blender, and blend until smooth.
RISOTTO
Return the pot to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. In the final minute, add the grated Garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Stir through the rice for a minute. Pour in the wine and simmer until evaporated. Add a ladleful of stock and allow it to be absorbed by gently simmering, stirring regularly. Only add the next ladle of stock when the previous one has been fully absorbed. Repeat this process for 25-30 minutes until the rice is cooked al dente.
CREAMY SENSATION
In the final 2-3 minutes of the risotto, stir through the fried mushrooms, ½ of the truffle zest, ¾ of the grated Italian-style cheese and 60g of butter. Season to taste and remove from the heat. Just before serving, stir through the blended Spinach. In a bowl, toss the remaining spinach through some lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and season to taste.
WARM UP YOUR BELLY
Dish up a helping of risotto and crumble over the goat's cheese. Garnish with the remaining hard cheese and truffle zest (to taste). Top with the dressed Spinach. There you have it!
GOLDEN MUSHIES
Boil the kettle. Place a pot (big enough for the risotto) over a medium-high heat with oil. When hot, fry the quartered mushrooms and chopped Thyme for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. You can do this step in batches. Remove from the pot on completion and season.
GREEN MOMENT
Dilute the stock with 1,4L of boiling water and set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil. When boiling, blanch ⅔ of the Spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted - be careful not to overcook. Drain on completion and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. When cooled, squeeze out as much water as you can. Add the wilted spinach and 120ml of diluted stock to a blender, and blend until smooth.
RISOTTO
Return the pot to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent. In the final minute, add the grated Garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Stir through the rice for a minute. Pour in the wine and simmer until evaporated. Add a ladleful of stock and allow it to be absorbed by gently simmering, stirring regularly. Only add the next ladle of stock when the previous one has been fully absorbed. Repeat this process for 25-30 minutes until the rice is cooked al dente.
CREAMY SENSATION
In the final 2-3 minutes of the risotto, stir through the fried mushrooms, ½ of the truffle zest, ¾ of the grated Italian-style cheese and 80g of butter. Season to taste and remove from the heat. Just before serving, stir through the blended Spinach. In a bowl, toss the remaining spinach through some lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and season to taste.
WARM UP YOUR BELLY
Dish up a helping of risotto and crumble over the goat's cheese. Garnish with the remaining hard cheese and truffle zest (to taste). Top with the dressed Spinach. There you have it!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R278.57
for 4 servings · R69.64 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Spinach needs 320 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 91% of packR18.28
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Chevin Goat's Cheese needs 100 gChevin Goat's Full Fat Cheese with Garlic & Herbs 100 g 100 g at R62.99 · 100% of packR62.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Whole Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 100 gPlant Powered™ Dairy Free Hard Cheese 260 g 260 g at R69.99 · 38% of packR26.92
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White Wine needs 200 mlWhite Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 80% of packR35.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Fresh Thyme needs 10 gFree Range Slow Cooked Thyme & Garlic Confit Chicken Leg Quarters Avg 1.2 kg 1.2 kg at R197.19 · 1% of packR1.64
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Vegetable Stock needs 60 mlFresh Liquid Vegetable Stock 500 ml 500 ml at R39.99 · 12% of packR4.80
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Lemons needs 2Lemon 3 in 1 Thin Bleach 750 ml R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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Button Mushrooms needs 500 gSliced Button Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 2.0× packsR77.98
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Truffle Zest
- Arborio Rice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Emerald Risotto?
The preparation time for Emerald Risotto with goat’s cheese, truffle zest & mushrooms is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Emerald Risotto with goat’s cheese, truffle zest & mushrooms?
The total time required to make Emerald Risotto with goat’s cheese, truffle zest & mushrooms is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Emerald Risotto provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Emerald Risotto?
Arborio Rice, Button Mushrooms, Chevin Goats Cheese, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon, Onion, Spinach, Thyme, Truffle Zest, Vegetable Stock, White Wine
What is the nutritional information of Emerald Risotto?
Calories: 643, Carbs: 92 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 26.2 grams, Sugar: 10.3 grams, Salt: 2022 grams
How do I prepare Emerald Risotto?
RISOTTO: Return the pot to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent. In the final minute, add the grated garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Stir through the rice for a minute. Pour in the wine and simmer until evaporated. Add a ladleful of stock and allow it to be absorbed by gently simmering, stirring regularly. Only add the next ladle of stock when the previous one has been fully absorbed. Repeat this process for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked al dente. GOLDEN MUSHIES: Boil the kettle. Place a pot (big enough for the risotto) over a medium-high heat with oil. When hot, fry the quartered mushrooms and chopped thyme for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the pot on completion and season. GREEN MOMENT: Dilute the stock with 700ml of boiling water and set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil. When boiling, blanch ⅔ of the spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted - be careful not to overcook. Drain on completion and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. When cooled, squeeze out as much water as you can. Add the wilted spinach and 60ml of diluted stock to a blender, and blend until smooth. CREAMY SENSATION: In the final 2-3 minutes of the risotto, stir through the fried mushrooms, ½ of the truffle zest, ¾ of the grated Italian-style cheese and 40g of butter. Season to taste and remove from the heat. Just before serving, stir through the blended spinach. In a bowl, toss the remaining spinach through some lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and season to taste. WARM UP YOUR BELLY: Dish up a helping of risotto and crumble over the goat's cheese. Garnish with the remaining hard cheese and truffle zest (to taste). Top with the dressed spinach. There you have it!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Emerald Risotto?
Arborio Rice, Button Mushrooms, Chevin Goats Cheese, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon, Onion, Spinach, Thyme, Truffle Zest, Vegetable Stock, White Wine
How many calories does Emerald Risotto have?
643 calories
How much fat content does Emerald Risotto have?
grams