Parmesan Risotto Recipe

Name: Parmesan Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium shallots, minced; 2 cups arborio rice; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; chopped parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium shallots, minced
2 cups arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, zest of
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
chopped parsley (to garnish)

1
Heat chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Keep hot during preparation.
2
Heat the butter and oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallots, and saute, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 3-4 minutes. Do not brown.
3
Add the rice, and stir to coat. Cook rice, stirring frequently, until well coated and grains start to appear translucent, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the white wine, and stir constantly until it has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
5
Add 1 cup of the hot stock, and cook, stirring constantly, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Then add hot stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is absorbed before adding the next (reserve about 1/2 cup for serving). Cook until rice is tender but still firm in the center (a total of 20-25 minutes).
6
Remove pan from heat, and stir in 2 t lemon zest, 1/4 c Parmesan cheese, salt & pepper. Add some of the remaining stock a little at a time to reach the desired consistency. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

1366

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

137

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Parmesan 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.

Parmesan Risotto

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