Lime Basil Risotto Recipe

Name: Lime Basil Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth; 2 cups corn kernels (from about three ears); 1 1/2 cups chopped lime basil leaves, loosely packed; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cups arborio rice; 3/4 cup white wine; Juice of one small lime; Salt and pepper to taste; Grated Parmesan to taste

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken broth
2 cups corn kernels (from about three ears)
1 1/2 cups chopped lime basil leaves, loosely packed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups arborio rice
3/4 cup white wine
Juice of one small lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan to taste

1
Bring chicken broth and 3 cups water to a simmer.
2
Puree 1 cup of corn with 3/4 cup basil leaves, and reserve.
3
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add onion; stir until translucent.
5
Add rice to pan and stir.
6
Add wine and continue stirring until liquid is absorbed by rice, about a minute.
7
Add hot chicken broth 1 cup at a time, stirring continuously, until 4 cups of broth are absorbed, about 15 minutes.
8
Stir in corn-basil puree and 1/2 cup broth and stir about 10 minutes, until rice is tender.
9
Add more broth as necessary to keep mixture from scorching.
10
When rice is done, stir in remaining cup of corn kernels, lime juice and remaining 3/4 cup chopped basil leaves.
11
Add salt, pepper and Parmesan to taste.

840

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken broth, 2 cups corn kernels (from about three ears), 1 1/2 cups chopped lime basil leaves, loosely packed, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Lime Basil Risotto falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lime Basil Risotto

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