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title: Sweet Potato & Spinach Risotto
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sweet-potato-and-spinach-risotto-67045d24dcc348117ff3a814
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 40 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Tree Nuts, Milk]
tags: [Veggie, Calorie Smart]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 659
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Some found it bland while others loved the taste; many suggest adding cheese or extra seasoning
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: First-time risotto makers found the instructions helpful, but stirring constantly can be time-consuming
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/sweet-potato-spinach-risotto.avif"
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@veggie stock concentrate{2%tbsp}
@thyme{½%tsp}
@walnuts{¼%cup}
@spinach{2%cups}
@cream sauce base{2%tbsp}
@sweet potato{1%medium}
@garlic{2%cloves}
@arborio rice{1%cup}
@butter{2%tbsp}
@cooking oil{1%tbsp}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{½%tsp}
@water{5%cups}

In a #medium pot{}, bring @water{5%cups} to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer ~{5%minutes}. Wash and dry produce. Peel @sweet potato{1%medium} if desired; cut into ½-inch pieces. Strip @thyme{½%tsp} leaves from stems; roughly chop. Peel and mince @garlic{2%cloves}.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato; season with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{½%tsp}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften ~{2%minutes}. Add thyme, garlic, and @butter{2%tbsp}. Cook, stirring, until fragrant ~{30%seconds}. Add @arborio rice{1%cup} and stir until evenly coated ~{15%seconds}.

Carefully add 1 cup simmering water to pan with rice mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining simmering water—adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has absorbed—until rice is al dente and risotto is creamy, ~{25%minutes}. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in @spinach{2%cups}, @cream sauce base{2%tbsp}, and @veggie stock concentrate{2%tbsp}. Cook, stirring, until risotto has thickened and spinach is wilted, ~{2%minutes}. If risotto seems too thick, stir in more water 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

While risotto cooks, roughly chop @walnuts{¼%cup}. Place in a #small bowl{}; microwave until fragrant and toasty, ~{1%minute}. If walnuts are not yet toasty, continue to microwave in 30-second increments until fragrant. Divide risotto between plates; garnish with toasty walnuts and serve.