Lemon Parsley Risotto

Portions:6
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time:25 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok,
  • stirring spoon

Ingredients

  • 500 g Arborio rice
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 250 ml dry white wine
  • 2 jars of poultry or vegetable stock
  • Butter
  • Salt pepper, nutmeg

Instructions

  • Wash the rice and let it drain.
  • Finely chop the onion.
  • Scrub the lemon clean and grate the zest.
  • Finely chop the leaves from 3 sprigs of parsley and mix with the grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok.
  • Add the rice and stir until it starts to sizzle.
  • Meanwhile, heat the stock in a separate pot, adding water to make 1.
  • 25 liters.
  • Deglaze the rice with the white wine and let the liquid absorb while stirring.
  • Gradually add the warm stock to the rice, stirring continuously.
  • This process takes about 15-20 minutes in total.
  • Once the rice is cooked but still moist, season with 2-3 tablespoons of butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
  • Stir in the parsley and Parmesan mixture.
  • Serve the lemon parsley risotto hot, garnished with extra lemon zest and parsley leaves if desired.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:
Pair this refreshing Lemon Parsley Risotto with a crisp, acidic white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio to enhance the citrusy notes.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 380 kcal | Carbohydrates: 70 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 0.5 g
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