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Herb-Crusted Paneer Risotto

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Herb-Crusted Paneer Risotto

A herb-crusted Italian paneer risotto with eggplant, porcini mushrooms and basil, finished with chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, served over gnocchi.

Total time
35 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
23 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Italian
comfortgluten-freevegetarian

Ingredients

600gpaneer
150geggplant
2porcini mushrooms
2basil
1 cupgnocchi
to tastechili flakes
1 tspextra virgin olive oil
1 tspbalsamic vinegar
1 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Cube the paneer and roast it over medium-high heat until golden on most sides, about 4 minutes.

2

Add the eggplant, porcini mushrooms and basil and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.

3

Stir in the chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar.

4

Cook the gnocchi separately in boiling water until they float, then drain.

5

Toss the gnocchi through the paneer and vegetable mixture, or serve it alongside.

6

Let everything rest together for about 15 minutes so the flavors combine.

7

Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving hot.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
626
Protein
29.9g
Fat
42.5g
Carbs
27.1g
Fiber
2.5g
Sodium
222mg

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