Best 9 Lemon Parmesan Risotto Balls Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Lemon Parmesan Risotto Balls, a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. These delectable balls are crafted with Arborio rice, a short-grain variety known for its creamy texture, cooked in a flavorful broth infused with lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of white wine. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of tangy lemon, savory Parmesan, and the rich, comforting flavors of risotto.

Our collection of recipes includes variations to suit every palate. For a classic experience, try the Traditional Lemon Parmesan Risotto Balls, where the vibrant flavors of lemon and Parmesan take center stage. Those seeking a touch of spice will delight in the Spicy Lemon Parmesan Risotto Balls, where a pinch of chili flakes adds a subtle warmth. For a vegetarian twist, explore the Spinach and Lemon Parmesan Risotto Balls, where tender spinach adds a vibrant green hue and extra nutrients. And for a unique twist on a classic, try the Sun-Dried Tomato and Lemon Parmesan Risotto Balls, where sun-dried tomatoes infuse a delightful tanginess and Mediterranean flair.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY PARMESAN "RISOTTO"



Easy Parmesan

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
5 cups simmering chicken stock, preferably homemade, divided
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the rice and 4 cups of the chicken stock in a Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Remove from the oven, add the remaining cup of chicken stock, the Parmesan, wine, butter, salt, and pepper, and stir vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes, until the rice is thick and creamy. Add the peas and stir until heated through. Serve hot.

LEMON PARMESAN RISOTTO BALLS



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Saw these being made on foodnetwork.tv and they looked very interesting. Inactive cooling time is an hour.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups vegetable stock, can use store bought low sodium vegetable broth or stock
2 medium onions, finely diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
3/4 lemon, juice and zest of
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, garnish
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
5 cups panko breadcrumbs
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • RISOTTO:.
  • Heat the vegetable stock in a pot next to the risotto pot, keep ladle in it to use.
  • Saute the onion in the olive oil until wilted, add the garlic and cook for another minute or so.
  • Add in the Arborio rice and saute for a few minutes, making sure all the rice pieces are toasted slightly.
  • Add in just enough stock to cover the rice and stir frequently.
  • As the rice absorbs the stock add the remainder of the stock and let the risotto cook through.(16-20 minutes).
  • If it is not tender add some hot water until the risotto is tender.
  • When cooked through add in 1/2 of lemon juice, lemon zest, Parmesan, mozzarella and half-and-half and parsley leaves.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Taste to see if there is enough lemon juice, if not add the remaining amt. Also, check for seasonings; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Allow to cool for an hour or so.
  • FRY THE BALLS:.
  • Heat the oil to 375F in a large pot.
  • Place the panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
  • Using a small spoon or small ice cream scooper form the risotto into 1" balls and roll them in the bread crumbs.
  • Set aside until complete.
  • Place a few balls in the hot oil at a time.
  • Cook the balls for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain them on paper towels.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
  • *Use with a marinara type sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 223.8, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 5.7

RISOTTO WITH PARMESAN AND LEMON



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In honor of our special Family issue, Food Network Magazine asked the kids of some Food Network stars to act as guest editors and share their favorite family dinners. Here's what Geoffrey Zakarian's daughter, Anna, had to say about this risotto dish: "Risotto is sort of our family tradition. It's so creamy, it melts in my mouth."

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 Spanish onion, finely diced
Kosher salt
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine (or use chicken stock)
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus more for topping
Grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 teaspoon juice
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and a touch of salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup simmering chicken stock to the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until absorbed. Repeat, adding the stock 1 cup at a time, until the rice is al dente and creamy in texture, about 20 minutes. (You might not use all of the stock.)
  • When the rice is al dente, remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, chives and lemon juice. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.
  • Divide the risotto among shallow bowls. Drizzle with olive oil, top with the lemon zest and more chives, and season with salt and pepper.

LEMON RISOTTO



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Pucker up! This risotto is super-tangy but you'll still want to kiss it, it's so good.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 quart chicken stock
2 cups water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small to medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
1 cup Arborio rice
2 lemons
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese, a couple of handfuls
2 tablespoons slivered mint leaves
A handful basil tops, shredded or torn
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the stock and 2 cups water over medium low heat.
  • In a risotto pot or large skillet with a rounded bottom, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic to pan and saute to soften 3 to 4 minutes Stir in the rice and add the zest of 1 lemon. Heat the rice for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the wine and cook until evaporated. Add in the hot stock, a few ladles at a time, and stir for a minute with each addition, to develop the starch and the creamy aspect. Total cooking time will be about 18 minutes or so. Keep adding stock each time the pan starts to become dry at the edges. While the rice cooks, peel and supreme or section the flesh of a lemon and finely chop. Sprinkle with a 1/2 teaspoon sugar. When rice is cooked to al dente, stir in the butter, lemon sections, juice of 1 lemon, the cheese and herbs. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

RISOTTO IN A LEMON CUP



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tablespoon
1 large shallot, diced
1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
1/2 a lemon, zested amd juiced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 lemons, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan bring the broth and 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Cover the broth and keep hot over low heat.
  • In a medium, heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until tender but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the butter. Add the wine and simmer until the wine has almost completely evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking the rice, adding the broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition of the broth to absorb before adding the next, until the rice is tender but still firm to the bite and the mixture is creamy, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan, mascarpone cheese, the lemon zest and juice, and the salt and pepper.
  • To serve, cut 1/4-inch off the bottom of each lemon so they stand on their own. Take 1-inch off the stem end. Using a grapefruit spoon scoop out the flesh of the lemon and discard. Fill each lemon with about 1/2 cup of risotto. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan. Serve immediately.

FRIED RISOTTO BALLS



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I grew up eating arancini with my dad at a local Italian cafe! I remember how excited he was when he realized we could get them locally, and I instantly fell in love with them and started making them with my mom every year around the holidays. They were huge and always filled with melty mozzarella. Here, I'm using fontina for a bit of nuttiness and I've added prosciutto because, well, I can never have too much prosciutto! These are great for using up leftover risotto and turning it into a fabulous appetizer.

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 servings (18 to 20 balls)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 cup grated Italian fontina cheese
2 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped
Vegetable oil, for frying
Kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat the stock in a medium saucepan over low heat to simmering.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium straight-sided skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften but does not color, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and toss to coat in the oil. Add the white wine and cook until completely absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  • Ladle in enough stock to just cover the rice. Adjust the heat so the liquid is simmering evenly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost absorbed. Add the stock twice more in this manner (you may not use all of the stock) until the risotto is creamy and al dente, 16 to 18 minutes from the first addition of liquid. Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan and butter until smooth. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and let cool completely.
  • Once the risotto is cooled, scrape it into a large mixing bowl. Beat 1 egg and add to the bowl along with the fontina and prosciutto (separating any clumps of prosciutto with your fingers). Stir to combine. Line the baking sheet with a clean sheet of parchment. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the risotto into your hands and roll into a ball. Place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining risotto, to get about 18 balls. Refrigerate until just firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat about 2 inches vegetable oil in a medium Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. Break the remaining 2 eggs into a shallow bowl and beat with a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of water. Spread the flour and breadcrumbs in 2 separate shallow bowls.
  • Dredge the balls in the flour, then the egg and finally the breadcrumbs, taking care to coat them completely. Return them to the baking sheet.
  • Fry the balls in 2 or 3 batches until deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per batch, letting the oil return to temperature before adding another batch. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Serve warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with Parmesan and chopped parsley.

LEMON-AND-PARSLEY RISOTTO



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Ready for a risotto master class? Our test kitchen's foolproof recipe turns out perfectly al dente rice with a rich, creamy sauce every time. Lemon zest and juice, plus plenty of fresh parsley, give it a bright boost, while Parmesan adds a welcome hit of umami.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (from 1 small)
1 1/2 cups short-grain Italian rice, such as arborio
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 1/2 ounces), plus more for serving
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine broth, 2 cups water, lemon zest, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Meanwhile, heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium. Swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until translucent and grains begin to make a popping sound, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until mostly evaporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Ladle 1 cup broth mixture into skillet. Stir with a wooden spoon at a moderate speed until most of broth is absorbed and bottom of skillet stays visible for a second or two as you mix, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue ladling broth into skillet, about 1/2 cup at a time (or enough to just cover rice). Stir slowly but constantly, allowing rice to absorb most of broth before adding more. Risotto is ready when rice is al dente and broth has thickened to a rich sauce, 20 to 25 minutes. (You may not need to use all of broth.)
  • Remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon juice, and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Top with parsley and more cheese; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with more pepper to serve. If the risotto becomes stiff before serving, stir in more hot broth, a little at a time, until it's loose and creamy.

LEMON AND PARMESAN RISOTTO



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We cook this dish when we are very hungry as it is filling. It has one of my many favourite ingredients which is Lemon! I use chicken stock from a carton. The recipe comes from a book called 'Modern Classics' Book 1 by Donna Hay

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 g butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 1/2 cups chicken stock or 5 1/2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups arborio rice (or other risotto rice)
3 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
20 g butter, extra
sea salt
cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter, oil and onion. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until soft and golden.
  • Place the stock in a separate saucepan. Cover and bring to a slow simmer.
  • Add the rice and lemon rind to the onion mixture, stirring over medium heat for 2 minutes or until the rice is translucent.
  • Add the hot stock 1 cup at a time, stirring continuously, until each cup of stock is absorbed and the rice is al dente (around 25-30 minutes).
  • To serve, stir through the parmesan, extra butter, salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.5, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 736.2, Carbohydrate 94.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.6, Protein 20

LEMON-PARMESAN RISOTTO



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There's so much more to this lemon risotto dish than meets the eye! Italian Arborio rice simmers with butter, wine and broth until the liquid is absorbed into the rice turning it creamy and creating the perfect risotto consistency-not too runny or mushy, but just right. Next, lemon juice, zest and Parmesan cheese are stirred into the pot to boost the flavor. Finally, a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and cracked black pepper make for a perfect finish. So, you see, there's no need to be intimidated by risotto. Master this 35-minute recipe, and it's sure to become a part of your regular rotation!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups uncooked Arborio rice or medium-grain rice
2/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth, water and salt to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low to keep broth warm.
  • In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat butter and oil over medium heat until butter stops sizzling. Stir in rice until coated and heat, stirring constantly, until kernels are slightly translucent around edges. Add wine and heat 3 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until rice absorbs liquid.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and stir well. Add 1 cup broth (a 1/2-cup ladle works well for adding the broth) to rice so there is just enough to barely cover the rice. Continue cooking and stirring about 5 minutes or until rice has absorbed most of the broth. Add another 1 cup broth and cook about 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until broth is almost absorbed. Repeat twice, adding 1 cup broth each time and cooking until broth is almost absorbed and rice is al dente (firm to the bite) and creamy. Stir in cheese, lemon peel and lemon juice. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To make the risotto balls easier to form, chill the risotto for at least 30 minutes before shaping.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to help you form the risotto balls evenly.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the risotto balls. Fry them in batches if necessary.
  • Serve the risotto balls immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

These lemon parmesan risotto balls are a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, with a bright lemon flavor and a hint of Parmesan cheese. You can easily adjust the seasonings to your liking, and they can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve. So next time you are looking for a fun and unique appetizer, give these lemon parmesan risotto balls a try!

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