Lemon Basil Risotto
This Lemon Basil Risotto recipe is rich, creamy, and zingy! Perfect as an easy and healthy side dish or delicious and filling vegetarian main course.
Ingredients
1Tbsp
Olive Oil
1
White Onion
2cloves
Garlic
3stalks
Celery
1 1/4cups
Arborio Rice
3/4cup
White Wine
4 1/4cups
Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
1/2cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated
2Tbsp
Butter
1
Lemon
2Tbsp
Fresh Basil, chopped
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
419
Fat
13.8 g
Protein
11.7 g
Carbs
57.9 g
Cooking Instructions
step 1
Heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium heat in a large pot. Add White Onion (1), Garlic (2 cloves), and Celery (3 stalks), cooking until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
step 2
Add dry ricArborio Rice (1 1/4 cups) and cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes, or until the rice is slightly opaque on the outside but uncooked on the inside.