Lemon & Saffron Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 90 g butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
  • 150 ml dry white wine
  • 5 1/2 cups vegetable stock, warm
  • 25 g parmesan cheese
  • 25 g pecorino cheese
  • 25 g mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pinch saffron thread
  • 100 ml lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Add saffron threads to some boiling water and leave to steep.
  2. Heat oil and 1/2 the butter in a large saucepan or wok over moderate heat. Add garlic and rice stirring until coated and glossy, but not coloured.
  3. Increase heat to high, pour in the wine. When the mixture bubbles, reduce the heat to medium, simmer until wine is absorbed.
  4. Keep the rice at a lively temperature and add 2 cups of warm stock at a time, stirring until all absorbed before each new addition.
  5. Pour in the saffron infused water and the lemon juice with the final stock amount and stir well, until rice is just tender - about 25 minutes.
  6. Add the remaining butter and the cheeses. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve immediately with shaved parmesan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

733 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.6g 37% DV
Total Fat 60.5g 78% DV
Carbs 25.2g 9% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 2.9g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10291.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 334.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 96mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 74.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 20.7mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 395mg 30% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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