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Creamy Courgette Risotto

This delicious meal is a must try for a weeknight dinner!  The chicken broth gives this meal such a satisfying taste. This meal will become a staple in your kitchen.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 c. butter 50g
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 courgette diced
  • 1 c. Risotto rice
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 Quart of Chicken Broth or Stock Cube – check stock cube box for directions
  • 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese or Parmesan
  • 1/2 c. Mascarpone cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large, sturdy pan, melt the butter on a low heat. Once butter is melted add the diced onions and soften. About 7 minutes. Add the crushed garlic and cook until fragrant. Usually 1 minute.
  • In a pot on the stove, keep your chicken broth or stock on a low heat to keep it warm for adding to the risotto.
  • Once the onions are softened, add the risotto rice and the diced courgette. Increase the heat and sizzle for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice onto the risotto rice and add one ladle of chicken broth. Bubble on a medium-high heat while constantly stirring. Once the chicken broth is almost absorbed into the rice, add another ladle full of chicken broth. Keep cooking the risotto like this for 20-25 minutes, until it is tender.
  • Stir in the mozzarella, mascarpone, and your seasoning to the risotto. Cover with a lid and let sit on a low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Once the 5 minutes is done, remove the lid and stir the risotto getting into the corners so that the whole pan looks creamy.
  • Remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Nutritional Information                                                                               Servings 4
 
Calories 298               Carbs 49g                   Protein 10g                            Fat 8g
Nutritional Information is automatically calculated and should only be used as a guide.
Keyword Courgette Risotto, Creamy Risotto Recipe, Risotto