{"id":1493,"date":"2021-09-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-26T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesaltycooker.com\/?p=1493"},"modified":"2023-09-07T11:10:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T15:10:51","slug":"gluten-free-saffron-risotto-with-balsamic-turkey-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesaltycooker.com\/gluten-free-saffron-risotto-with-balsamic-turkey-meatballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten Free Saffron Risotto with Balsamic Turkey Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What are some of your favorite comfort foods? To me there is something magic about the creamy comfort of risotto. This Gluten Free Saffron Risotto with Balsamic Turkey Meatballs takes two classics, decadent risotto and tender meatballs and combines them into one dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With just a few basic ingredients and a couple of special spices, you will be on your way to a full sensory experience. A taste of the exotic has never been so easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Spice of Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There’s something about saffron that just makes me pause. Floral, aromatic, and delicate it has the ability to instantly elevate any dish. It’s truly a spice for the senses not only imparting flavor but infusing whatever it touches with a glorious marigold color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saffron<\/a> comes from the delicate stigma and styles of the saffron crocus. When measuring saffron most recipes with call for a pinch of saffron or a specific number of threads. This isn’t a spice you measure out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to saffron, ras el hanout makes an appearance an appearance in this recipe for Gluten Free Saffron Risotto with Balsamic Turkey Meatballs. Ras el hanout is a spice blend that translates to “head of the shop”. Every mix is a little different however I am using Collected Foods Ras El Hanout<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collected Foods Ras El Hanout includes paprika, allspice, mace, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric among a handful of other spices. It brings warmth, a slight floral note from lavender, a little heat, and depth to these meatballs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breaking Down Gluten Free Saffron Risotto with Balsamic Turkey Meatballs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While this dish may sound intimidating it couldn’t be easier. You can have the meatballs in the oven baking while you prepare the risotto. Let’s break it down step by step so you’re on your way to dinner success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, let’s start with the meatballs. I am using ground turkey for these, keeping them light while also not overpowering the risotto. When it comes to the perfect meatballs, regardless of the meat, the goal is always to keep them tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n