Glutenvrij Vegetarisch italiaans

Traditional Italian Risotto with Zucchini and Lemon

A delicious risotto with the fresh flavors of zucchini and lemon. This dish is a classic from the Italian cuisine and is perfect for a cozy family dinner. And you know what the beautiful thing is? It's easier to make than you would think!

Prep time
30 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 300 g arborio rice
  • l chicken broth
  • zucchinis
  • lemons
  • onion
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
  •  Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition facts
fat 20g
kcal 600 kcal
protein 20g
carbs 80g

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the finely chopped onion. Cook the onion until translucent. No stress, this is the base for a delicious risotto!
  2. 2 Add the rice to the pan and sauté for a few minutes. This will give the rice a nice bite.
  3. 3 Gradually add the chicken broth to the rice and keep stirring constantly. This will allow the rice to absorb the liquid well and give you a delicious, creamy risotto.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, grate the zucchinis and add them to the risotto. You can also finely grate the lemon zest and add it. This will give a delicious fresh touch to your dish!
  5. 5 Continue stirring until the risotto is cooked. This takes about 20 minutes. You want the risotto to be creamy, but the rice should still have a bit of a bite.
  6. 6 Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the risotto and stir one last time. Season with salt and pepper. And voila, your delicious risotto is ready! Buon appetito!