Lemon Risotto is a timeless Italian dish that delights with its creamy texture and bright, citrusy aroma. The zest of fresh lemon blends harmoniously with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, creating a perfectly balanced flavor between freshness and richness. Elegant yet simple, it’s the ideal first course for a refined dinner or a light, flavorful lunch.
Vegetarian
Traditional
Creamy
Vegetarian
Lemon Risotto
A creamy and fragrant risotto where the delicate flavor of Vialone Nano rice meets the freshness of lemon and the softness of cream. A refined and irresistible Italian first course.
Ingredients
- Vialone Nano rice 320 g
- Onion 1
- Garlic clove 1
- Zest of 1 lemon (yellow part only)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Cream 3 tbsp
- Meat broth about 700 ml
- Dry white wine 1/2 cup
- Olive oil to taste
- Butter to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese generous amount
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Tools
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Grater
- Ladle
- Knife
- Cutting board
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and lightly crush the garlic clove.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil and butter, then add onion and garlic until golden.
- Remove the garlic and toast the rice until translucent.
- Deglaze with white wine and let it evaporate completely.
- Gradually add hot broth while stirring.
- After about 12 minutes, add lemon zest and the juice of half a lemon.
- When cooked, stir in a knob of butter, cream, and Parmesan.
- Adjust with pepper and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
465 kcal
465 kcal
Fat
17 g
17 g
Carbohydrates
62 g
62 g
Protein
10 g
10 g
Sugar
3 g
3 g
Fiber
2 g
2 g
Sodium
410 mg
410 mg
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