How to make Zucchini Risotto: This dish turns out to be very tasty.
One of the most delicious ways to incorporate this versatile vegetable into your meals is to make a creamy and delicious zucchini risotto. Risotto is a traditional Italian dish made with short grain rice, broth, and other ingredients of your choice, such as vegetables, meat, or seafood. It has a distinct creamy texture and can be served as a main course or side dish. ,
Here’s how to make zucchini risotto at home!
Component :
2 medium zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
300 g arborio rice (risotto rice)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 liter hot vegetable stock
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Few fresh basil leaves for garnishing
Preparation of Broccoli Pasta Recipe:
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic and fry till soft and light brown.
Add the sliced zucchini to the pan and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, you can also mash them gently with a fork.
Add arborio rice to pan and stir, about 2 minutes, until well coated in oil and slightly translucent.
Pour the white wine into the pan and simmer until it is almost completely absorbed by the rice, stirring constantly.
Pour a ladleful of the hot broth into the pan and stir gently until the liquid is almost absorbed. Continue adding broth, a ladleful at a time, stirring constantly, until rice is creamy and tender. This will usually take about 20 minutes.
When the risotto is almost cooked, add the grated Parmesan and stir until it has melted and the risotto is creamy. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
Take the pan off the heat and let the risotto rest for a few minutes. This will help thicken the texture further.
Serve the Zucchini Risotto hot garnished with a few fresh basil leaves for extra flavor.
Enjoy your delicious Zucchini Risotto! You can also add other vegetables or additional herbs to your liking. Enjoy your meal everyone!
