Wild Red Rice with Artichoke Hearts and Stracchino

Name: Wild Red Rice with Artichoke Hearts and Stracchino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Red rice wild 1 ½ cup; Artichokes 2; Stracchino cheese 5.3 oz; Whole milk &frac13; cup; Vegetable broth 4 ¼ cups; Shallot 1; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Lemon peel 1; Thyme 3 sprigs

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430

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 430
Carbohydrates g 64.4
of which sugars g 4.5
Protein g 14.2
Fats g 12.8
of which saturated fat g 6.47
Fiber g 5.6
Cholesterol mg 36
Sodium mg 958

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 4

PRESENTATION

Wild red rice with artichoke hearts and stracchino—sounds fancy, right? But, honestly, it's pretty simple. The dish surprises you with its flavor and creaminess. You know, in Italy, experimenting with new grains is a thing now, and this wild red rice recipe is really, really perfect. It blends unique ingredients with those classic local flavors we love.

So, let's talk about the rice. It has this slightly sweet taste and smells amazing when it’s cooking—really good stuff. And when you pair it with tender spring artichoke hearts? It’s a combo that's delicate yet earthy. Artichokes from around Rome have that special taste, but any fresh ones will do. Instead of the usual starchy rice for creamy dishes, this one goes for wild red rice. It is lower in starch, and that's where stracchino cheese steps in. It melts beautifully and, with a splash of milk, turns the whole thing super creamy—not heavy at all. Which is great.

Thing is, the balance between the freshness of lemon and the smoothness of stracchino? Tasty, for sure. Serving this artichoke hearts recipe warm really makes the flavors pop and lets the aromatic rice shine. If you're into creative stracchino cheese recipes or just want a twist on traditional Italian rice dishes, this one’s a winner. It fits the modern Italian trend of healthier, colorful meals—comforting yet light.

Whether you're into healthy rice recipes or looking for an easy artichoke and stracchino dish, this one's got it all in a mellow, moist spoonful. Think of it as a red rice and cheese recipe that’s fancy but oh-so-simple. Add your own twist—extra herbs from the north or a bit more lemon from coastal areas. No matter what, the mix of tender artichokes, wild red rice, and creamy cheese will make you want seconds. Really. Try it next time you crave something fresh, modern, and still totally Italian.

How to prepare Wild Red Rice with Artichoke Hearts and Stracchino

To prepare the wild red rice with artichokes and stracchino, start by placing a pot on the stove for the Vegetable broth. Meanwhile, peel the shallot and slice it thinly 1. Then proceed with the How to clean artichokes: remove the toughest leaves 2. When you reach the more tender part, make a clean cut on the surface 3.

Then divide them in two; if you find the choke in the center, remove it, and finally cut into thin strips 4. Sauté the shallot in a pan with a drizzle of oil for a few minutes 5 and add the artichokes 6,

a ladle of hot broth and let it cook for 5 minutes on low heat 7. Now it's time for the red rice. Dip it in the pan, stir for a few moments 8, and continue cooking, moistening as needed with the hot broth 9.

After 20 minutes, strip the thyme leaves 10 and add them along with the grated lemon zest. Cook for about another 10 minutes, this time ensuring the broth is completely absorbed; remember to adjust for salt and pepper 11. Meanwhile, prepare the accompanying sauce. In a blender, add the stracchino along with the milk 13,

blend until you get a smooth cream 14. Add this cream directly to the dish and serve your wild red rice with artichokes and stracchino immediately 15.

Storage

Wild red rice with artichoke hearts and stracchino can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days, keep it in a well-covered glass container.
Freezing is not recommended.

Advice

When artichokes are not available, you can flavor your rice using seasonal vegetables and greens of your choice.
If you don't like lemon, feel free to omit it!

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