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corn and jalapeño risotto, garnished with burrata cheese and fresh basil, in a white bowl on a black and white granite countertop
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4.34 from 3 votes

Corn and Jalapeño Risotto

This Corn and Jalapeño Risotto is creamy, flavorful, and makes great use of seasonal summertime produce. Top it with burrata for a truly decadent meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Additional Time0 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Risotto
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 516kcal
Author: Lauren Pacek

Ingredients

  • 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 4 jalapeño peppers seeds and ribs removed, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 ears of fresh corn kernels removed from cob
  • 1.5 cups Arborio rice
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • large handful of fresh basil chopped
  • 4 oz burrata optional but highly recommended

Instructions

  • Heat the broth in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Bring it to a simmer and then turn it down to low.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter until the butter has melted. Add the garlic, shallot, and jalapeños. Sauté them until the shallot begin to become translucent and the jalapeños start to soften.
  • Add the dried thyme and corn kernels to the pot, as well. Stir to combine.
  • Next, add the Arborio rice and stir it around so that every grain gets coated in the olive oil and butter. Allow the rice to toast for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn the heat off under the broth and add a couple of ladles of it to the rice. Stir occasionally until almost all of the liquid is absorbed. Repeat this process until the risotto is creamy and the rice is no longer al dente.
  • Once all of the broth has been added and incorporated, add the mozzarella cheese, stirring well. Add the kosher salt and pepper, to taste. 
  • Add the fresh basil and stir to distribute it throughout the risotto.
  • Top the risotto with hunks of burrata, if desired and if you're feeling extra.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 856mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g