Risotto al Limone
A creamy, zesty Italian dish that combines Arborio rice with fresh lemon juice and zest. The perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Lemon - Zest and juice of 1
- Chicken broth - 4 cups
- White wine - 1/2 cup
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Arborio rice - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Arborio rice and stir to coat in the oil and butter.
- Add the white wine and stir until it is absorbed by the rice.
- Add the chicken broth, one cup at a time, stirring constantly and waiting for each addition to be absorbed before adding the next.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the risotto hot, garnished with extra lemon zest and Parmesan if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 70g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 3g