Spring Risotto

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This is a fabulous rice dish served either as a main or side dish. It's a wonderful way to feature fresh spring herbs. Enjoy!

Submitted by Lesley Prince
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 bulb fennel, diced

  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked Arborio rice

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • 3 ½ cups hot vegetable stock

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil and butter in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in fennel, red pepper, onion, and garlic. In a small bowl, mix together lemon zest, mint, parsley, and rosemary. Stir half of this herb mixture into saucepan, and set the rest aside. Saute vegetables until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.

  2. Stir in coriander and rice. Cook, stirring frequently, until rice grains are thoroughly coated with oil and butter. Stir in wine, then reduce heat to low. Stir in about 1 cup of vegetable broth. Continue to stir while ladling in more broth as needed; rice should have a thin veil of broth over it at all times. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until all broth is used and absorbed, and rice is tender.

  3. Remove pan from heat and stir in remaining herb mixture, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover pan loosely with waxed paper and allow to stand 8 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

395 Calories
14g Fat
56g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 395
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 31mg 35%
Calcium 99mg 8%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 262mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.