Lemon Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice of
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Sautee onion in butter until soft.
  2. Stir in lemon zest.
  3. Add rice to onion mixture.
  4. Stir well to coat all grains of rice.
  5. Adjust heat to low-medium.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of broth plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice.
  7. Broth should simmer, reduce and thicken.
  8. Add another 1/2 cup of broth.
  9. Stir until absorbed.
  10. Add another 1/2 cup of broth and repeat process with remainder of broth and then water- 1/2 cup at a time.
  11. If necessary, add more water.
  12. When rice is done (tender but not mushy), remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and parsley.
  13. Season with salt, pepper and the remainder of lemon juice.
  14. Serve with grated parmesan on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

419 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 30.1g 39% DV
Carbs 26.2g 10% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 1.8g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 479.3mg 21% DV
Potassium 427.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 11.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 13.8mg 15% DV
Calcium 239.3mg 18% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

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

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