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Risotto al Limone

Creamy lemon-flavored Italian rice dish.
320

Calories

(kcal)
60

Glycemic

Index
8

Protein

(gms)
2

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

ENTREE

(286)

VEG

(462)

ITALIAN

(112)

2.5k
1m
5.1k
1.9k

Description

Risotto al Limone is a creamy Italian rice dish made with Arborio rice, fresh lemon juice, and zest. Cooked slowly in broth, it absorbs flavors for a smooth texture. Parmesan cheese and butter are added for richness. It's refreshing, light, and often garnished with parsley or lemon slices.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Arborio rice

300

Grams

Olive oil

2

Tablespoons

Onion

1

Small

Garlic

2

Cloves

White wine

100

Milliliters

Vegetable broth

1

Liter

Lemon zest

1

Lemon

Lemon juice

1

Lemon

Parmesan cheese

50

Grams

Butter

2

Tablespoons

Salt

0

To taste

Black pepper

0

To taste

Parsley

2

Tablespoons

Preparation steps:

1. Gather ingredients: Arborio rice, lemon, white wine, vegetable broth, butter, onion, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper.
2. Heat vegetable broth in a saucepan; keep warm.
3. Finely chop onion.
4. Zest and juice the lemon.
5. In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
6. Add chopped onion; saute until translucent.
7. Stir in Arborio rice; toast for 2-3 minutes.
8. Pour in white wine; stir until absorbed.
9. Add warm broth, one ladle at a time; stir continuously.
10. Allow each ladle of broth to absorb before adding more.
11. Continue until rice is creamy and tender, about 18-20 minutes.
12. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
13. Add grated Parmesan cheese; mix until melted.
14. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
15. Serve immediately.
Risotto al Limone

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