Sweet Potato Risotto with Pecans

Risotto

Now that the temperatures are beginning to cool it's time to enjoy all the delicious fall flavors. This month we are highlighting a wonderful southern dish to pair with our Pinot noir.  I especially like our 2019 Pinot noir Watershed with this risotto. Hope you enjoy!

Bottle of red wine

Recommended Wine Pairing

2019 Pinot Noir Watershed

“A well-priced estate wine, this is simple, satisfying and straightforward, with scents of juicy red cherry, and crushed berry accents. It’s as rich as cherry pie but with tannins that feel mineral and firm.” Best Buy & 90 points. Wine & Spirits.

Sweet Potato Risotto with Pecans

Recipe Courtesy of Paul

Serve with 2019 Pinot Noir Watershed

Serves 4

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 medium sweet potato, cut in small dice, about 8 ounces or 2 cups
1/3 cup chopped pecans
2 to 3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup Arborio rice (about 6 to 7 ounces)
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion tops or fresh parsley

Directions

Heat 3 cups of vegetable broth to the boiling point; reduce heat to the lowest setting to keep hot.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter; add minced shallot and pecans; cook until shallot is tender.Add rice and cook, stirring, until well blended.Stir in sweet potato. Stir about 3/4 cup of the hot broth into the rice mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed. Continue adding liquid, about 1/4 to 1/3 cup at a time, stirring frequently, until the rice and sweet potato are tender (not overly soft). The texture should be creamy a little loose. This will take about 25 minutes and about 2 to 3 cups of broth. Stir in Parmesan cheese and green onion or parsley, then taste and add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serves 3 to 4.