summer risotto
This bright, cheerful dish is a taste of summer! It combines two summer favorites in a great tasting dish. Excellent with crusty bread and a tossed salad.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- BASIC RISOTTO
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 1 - onion, chopped
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini, diced small
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn
- salt and pepper to taste
How To Make summer risotto
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Step 1In a small skillet, saute zucchini in a small amount of oil until just tender.
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Step 2Add corn and warm through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Then set aside.
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Step 3Heat 1 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy, non-stick 2-quart saucepot. Saute onion in oil until translucent.
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Step 4Add rice and stir until grains are coated with oil.
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Step 5Add wine (or 1/2 cup of broth if you prefer) and stir constantly until liquid is absorbed.
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Step 6Add 1 cup of stock at a time, stirring until liquid is absorbed before adding the next cup. The rice, when done, should be firm with a little bite in the center or al dense. It takes 20 to 30 minutes.
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Step 7Turn off heat. Add parmesan, if desired. Stir until melted.
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Step 8Remove from heat, add butter and stir quickly until melted.
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Step 9Gently stir in the zucchini and corn mixture. Adjust seasoning and serve.
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Culture:
Italian
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#rice
Keyword:
#corn
Keyword:
#zucchini
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Method:
Stove Top
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