LEMON-BASIL RISOTTO WITH ZUCCHINI AND FAVA BEANS
Provided by Celia Barbour
Categories dinner, main course
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove fava beans from pods. Bring a pot of water to a boil, and submerge beans for 1 minute, then drain and chill in cold water. Slit translucent skin of each bean and discard. Test a bean for tenderness: if hard, simmer for 2 to 8 minutes, until tender. Cover and refrigerate until needed, up to 2 days.
- Pour broth into a saucepan, bring to a simmer and keep warm. Place a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven and a large skillet on stove. Divide butter or oil, garlic and shallots between the two pans.
- Place Dutch oven over medium heat and sauté garlic and shallots until translucent. Add rice and stir for 2 minutes. Add wine and lemon zest and continue stirring until all the wine is absorbed. Begin stirring in the broth, one ladleful at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. Meanwhile (after about the second ladleful of broth), place skillet over medium-high heat. Stir until garlic is light gold. Add zucchini and sauté 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When most of the broth is incorporated, taste rice; it should be creamy with a slightly firm center. Remove from heat and mix in cheese. Cover and allow to rest for 1 minute. Meanwhile, return zucchini mixture to medium heat. Add favas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir just until mixture is warm, then remove from heat.
- Add half the basil to zucchini and mix gently. Stir remaining basil and lemon balm or lemon juice into risotto. Place a portion of each on plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 563, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1376 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Veenjhraj Ratnani
ratnaniv31@aol.comI'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pine nuts for chopped walnuts. It was still delicious!
Sagor Murmu
s-murmu52@hotmail.comThis risotto is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover brown rice and it worked perfectly in this recipe.
MSJ Business
b_msj@gmail.comI made this risotto in my Instant Pot and it turned out perfectly! It was so easy and convenient.
Cari Morino
cari-morino@hotmail.comThis risotto is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with less butter and cheese.
Alejandro Sanz
a.s@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my risotto turned out really sticky. I think I might have added too much cheese.
Kajol Rekha
rekha76@aol.comThis risotto is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Razu Razu
rrazu@hotmail.comI used a white wine that I had on hand and it worked perfectly in this recipe.
Murey joseph
joseph_m48@gmail.comI'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the chicken broth for vegetable broth. It turned out great!
Nirdosh Magar
magar.nirdosh@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great starting point for creating your own unique risotto dish. I added some grilled shrimp and asparagus to mine and it was delicious!
Jan Agha
aj3@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my risotto turned out too soupy. I think I might have added too much liquid.
Ellen Wedulo
e-wedulo67@hotmail.frThe risotto was a bit too al dente for my liking. I would have preferred it to be a bit creamier.
Andi Cela
cela-andi57@gmail.comThis risotto was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with more lemon and basil.
Sanasana jokhio
s_jokhio@gmail.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fava beans. But I'm so glad I did! The fava beans added a nice sweetness and crunch to the risotto.
SamUnderStars
samunderstars@gmail.comThis risotto is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a special dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
Muhammadimran Cheema
c.muhammadimran@yahoo.comI've made this risotto several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up summer vegetables.
Sharon Conway
csharon@hotmail.frThis is my new favorite risotto recipe! It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Rajb Atri
r.a69@yahoo.comI made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Hgj Hh
hhhgj@yahoo.comThis risotto was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I used fresh fava beans from my garden, and they were perfect in this dish.
Bees Nees
n-bees@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind. It was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon and basil really brightened it up. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ann Caangay
acaangay32@gmail.comThis lemon basil risotto was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was so refreshing and summery, and the fava beans and zucchini added a nice pop of texture and color.