Lemon And Leek Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 leek, finely chopped
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 lemons, zest of
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Bring the stock to a boil in a medium saucepan, cover, and keep warm over low heat.
  2. Heat the butter and olive in a large saucepan.
  3. Saute the leek and shallots over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 - 7 minutes. Add the arborio and white rice to the leek/shallot mixture and saute, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium low, add 1 cup of the hot stock and stir frequently until absorbed.
  5. Continue adding 1 cup of stock at a time, stirring, and waiting for it to be absorbed before adding the next measure. This will take 25-30 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice and the parmesan cheese.
  7. Cover and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

678 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.8g 28% DV
Total Fat 51.6g 66% DV
Carbs 38.6g 14% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 10.6g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 405.5mg 18% DV
Potassium 793.8mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Calcium 267.5mg 21% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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