This risotto recipe with artichokes is a seasonal recipe. You can make it when you can find artichokes easily, from March to May. If you want to learn more about artichokes consult their page.
This is a very simple recipe we usually make at home and so we have been tested it more times.

Begin cleaning the artichokes. Snap off the stalk close to the base, pulling out any fibres which would extend into the bottom. Cut off the pointed top and, using kitchen scissors, trim the leaves to remove spines and any brown edges. Cut every artichokes in quarters and plunge them in lemon water. The artichokes are ready to be cooked. If you want more details about cleaning the artichokes read the memebers-only area. Finally cut them into very thin slices but just before putting them in the pan.

Meanwhile prepare the vegetable stock.

Put the oil in a pan, add the leek and artichokes. Sauté all the ingredients on low heat, stirring now and then. Add the rice and cook for 3-4 minutes until it looks milky. Add the beer, and simmer until absorbed, stirring. At this point add the aromatic herbs and 2 ladlefuls of vegetable stock and simmer until absorbed, stirring. Keep on adding boiling stock, ladle by ladle, until rice is tender. The vegetable stock must be well reduced. Season to taste with salt only if necessary.
Serve after 2-3 minutes.

Note

• - Use fresh aromatic herbs if you have enough time to clean, wash and chop them.
• - You can make this risotto recipe all year if you use frozen artichokes. Let them thaw completely before using.
• - It isn't possible to match wine to artichokes. So we use beer cooking this recipe.

Healthy eating

• - This is a vegan recipe if you use our ingredients. Anyway it is a healthy food for the presence of artichokes. Read about their nutrition value in this page. Besides it's a low fat and calorie recipe according to the Mediterranean diet.
• - If you want you can add 1-2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.
• - It is a recipe without tomato and so it's perfect for people who have tomato intollerance or allergy.

What's the right wine for " Vegan risotto with artichokes " ?

Our suggestion is: the same beer you've used to cook risotto.