Summertime Risotto (Risotto All’Estate) Recipe

Name: Summertime Risotto (Risotto All’Estate)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 medium zucchini, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 cups arborio rice; 8 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and diced; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 onion, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups arborio rice
8 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and diced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a 2 quart saucepan over low heat.
2
Add in the onion and saute slowly until soft.
3
Add in the zucchini and garlic, briefly saute over medium heat until the garlic gives off it aroma.
4
Heat the broth in another pan until it is very hot; turn off the heat, but keep the broth hot.
5
Add the rice to the zucchini mixture and, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, saute until the rice is opaque and makes a clicking sound against the metal of the saucepan, approximately 1-2 minutes.
6
Add the hot broth to the rice one ladleful at a time, stirring frequently.
7
The rice should cook very slowly over low heat.
8
Wait until the liquid is absorbed before adding the next ladleful of broth.
9
Midway in the cooking time, add the basil and salt and pepper to taste.
10
When the risotto is al dente, add the mozzarella, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the parmesan cheese.
11
Turn off the heat and stir vigorously until all the oil and cheese are absorbed; serve immediately.

1389

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

140

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 1/2 onion, diced, 2 medium zucchini, diced, and more.

Yes, Summertime Risotto (Risotto All’Estate) 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.

Summertime Risotto (Risotto All’Estate)

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