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Italian Risotto Con Quaglie

A classic Italian risotto with quail, perfect for a special dinner.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 Quail cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 1 liter Chicken broth kept warm
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup White wine
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the quail pieces and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until softened.
  3. Add the Arborio rice and stir to coat with the oil. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the white wine and stir until it is mostly absorbed.
  5. Begin adding the warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly. Allow each addition to be absorbed before adding the next.
  6. After about 20 minutes, when the rice is almost cooked, add the browned quail pieces back to the skillet. Continue cooking until the rice is tender and creamy.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Quail, Risotto
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