# Risotto with Swiss Chard

Recipe by [Nora Vasquez](https://fridge.menu/en/u/noravasquez)

A creamy risotto made with Swiss chard, Carnaroli rice and a generous finish of Parmesan and butter.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Pasta

Vegetarian · Contains: milk, nuts

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## Ingredients

- 320 g [Carnaroli rice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/risotto-rice)
- 400 g Swiss chard
- 150 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan)
- 40 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 1 pcs [Shallot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/shallot)
- 3 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste
- 2 l [Water](https://fridge.menu/en/i/water)
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion)
- 1 pcs [Leek](https://fridge.menu/en/i/leek)
- 1 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot)
- 1 pcs Celery stick
- 1 pcs [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini)
- 1 bunch [Parsley](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parsley)
- 1 pinch [Nutmeg](https://fridge.menu/en/i/nutmeg)

## Steps

1. Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly, trimming the tougher ends and any soil. Cut it into pieces and boil in salted water with a pinch of salt.
2. Drain the water and set the chard aside.
3. Finely chop the shallot and sauté it in a pan with the olive oil, stirring often.
4. Add the Carnaroli rice and toast it over high heat for a few minutes until lightly browned.
5. Add a ladle of hot vegetable stock, stir, and add the previously boiled chard.
6. Continue cooking the risotto: add one ladle of hot stock at a time, stirring occasionally and waiting for the rice to absorb the liquid. (20 min)
7. If needed, continue cooking for another 5 minutes, tasting the risotto before taking it off the heat.
8. Before serving, stir the Parmesan and butter into the risotto.
9. Serve hot.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/risotto-with-swiss-chard-3qiqu8no

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