Best 7 Lemon And Chive Risotto Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and vibrant dish to tantalize your taste buds? If so, look no further than lemon and chive risotto. This classic Italian dish combines the bright and tangy flavor of lemon with the savory and aromatic notes of fresh chives. It's a perfect dish for any occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON RISOTTO WITH PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN



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Crispy pan-roasted chicken on creamy lemon risotto is an easy, delicious family recipe. Just as perfect for weeknight meals as it is for dinner parties.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 onion (finely chopped)
4 garlic cloves (crushed)
zest of 1-2 lemons ((I like to use 2 lemons to make it very lemony, but use as much as you prefer))
500 g (approximately 2 cups) risotto rice
1 cup white wine
1½ liters (6 cups) chicken stock
1 tbsp Mascarpone
½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated )
2 tbsp butter
2-3 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
chopped parsley, (to serve)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200º/390ºF.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and finely chopped rosemary on both sides.
  • Add olive oil to an oven-safe pan and sear the chicken, skin-side down, over high heat until golden brown. Place the pan into the oven and allow to roast for 15-20 minutes (depending on size and if you are using bone-in chicken) or until the chicken breasts just cooked through. Remove and allow to rest.
  • In the meantime, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large, deep pan and sauté the onion until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook for 30 seconds before adding the risotto rice.
  • Allow the rice to toast for a minute, stirring to coat in the oil, then pour in the wine. Stir to combine and allow the rice to simmer until reduced.
  • Reduce the heat and add the chicken stock, one ladle at a time, stirring to incorporate until the rice is creamy and cooked to your preference.
  • Stir in the Mascarpone, butter, Parmesan and lemon juice then season to taste.
  • Slice the chicken breasts and serve on the creamy lemon risotto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 kcal, Carbohydrate 87 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 312 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON RISOTTO



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This lemon risotto recipe makes the most of the citrus's bright flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 to 10 cups chicken or vegetable stock
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large leeks, white part only, well washed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups Arborio rice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons lemon zest (4 lemons), plus more for garnish
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat stock in a medium saucepan, and keep warm over low heat.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium straight-sided saute pan over low heat. Add leeks, and cook, covered, until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add rice, and raise heat to medium-high, stirring often for 3 minutes.
  • Add about 1/2 cup hot stock, or just barely enough to cover rice. Cook, stirring, until stock has almost completely absorbed. Add lemon zest, stirring to combine. Continue cooking and stirring rice in this manner, adding 1/2 cup stock at a time, for 15 to 20 minutes. At this point the rice should be tender but still a bit firm to the bite. Stir in lemon juice. Season well with salt and pepper. Add chives, and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter until it melts. Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan and lemon zest.

LEMON AND HERB RISOTTO CAKE



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This unusual Italian rice dish can be served as a low fat main course with salad or as a satisfying side dish. It is also good served cold, and packs well for picnics.

Provided by Ed Grivner

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 leek, thinly sliced
2 ½ cups chicken stock, divided
1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the leek and 3 tablespoons of the chicken stock in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes, until leek is tender. Add the rice, and the remaining chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch springform pan.
  • When the rice is tender, remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the lemon zest, chives, parsley and mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the springform pan, and spread evenly. Cover the top of the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and lightly browned. Run a thin spatula or knife around the outer edge of the pan, and invert the cake onto a serving plate. Serve hot or cold, sliced into wedges. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 382.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

LEMON RISOTTO



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Make and share this Lemon Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, diced
4 tablespoons butter
1 lemon, zest and juice of
1 cup arborio rice
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
additional parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Sautee onion in butter until soft.
  • Stir in lemon zest.
  • Add rice to onion mixture.
  • Stir well to coat all grains of rice.
  • Adjust heat to low-medium.
  • Add 1/2 cup of broth plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice.
  • Broth should simmer, reduce and thicken.
  • Add another 1/2 cup of broth.
  • Stir until absorbed.
  • Add another 1/2 cup of broth and repeat process with remainder of broth and then water- 1/2 cup at a time.
  • If necessary, add more water.
  • When rice is done (tender but not mushy), remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and parsley.
  • Season with salt, pepper and the remainder of lemon juice.
  • Serve with grated parmesan on top.

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 WITH LEMON AND SPRING VEGETABLES



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This dish has the fresh flavors of spring and looks so colorful. It can be made into a vegetarian meal by using vegetable broth and leaving out the ham. Since it's so versatile, you can really use whatever vegetables are in season or what your family prefers. -Mary Lou Timpson, Centennial Park, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
5 cups chicken stock
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium leek (white portion only), finely sliced
1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1-in. pieces; set aside., In a large saucepan, bring stock to a simmer; keep hot. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add spinach and salt; cook and stir until tender. Remove spinach and keep warm. In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons butter. Add leek; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add rice, garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; cook and stir until rice is coated, 1-2 minutes., Stir in wine and lemon juice. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook and stir until wine is absorbed. Add hot stock, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring until stock has been absorbed after each addition, until rice is tender but firm to the bite, and risotto is creamy. Stir in ham, zest, asparagus and spinach; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately, with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 1442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHIVE RISOTTO CAKES ( INA GARTEN BAREFOOT CONTESSA )



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Recipe from Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten's book "Back to Basics" Oct. 2008. A great recipe that makes you not have to wait to make risotto to have leftovers to have Risotto cakes. These are made from scratch. Panko is a key ingredient so don't just use regular bread crumbs. As Ina notes, "Panko, or Japanese bread flakes, have a crisper, lighter texture than regular bread crumbs." These can be assembled ahead and then fried right at meal time. She says"the yogurt, chives, and Italian Fontina give these a delicious creamy interior, and the panko gives them a wonderful crunchy crust." Enjoy! ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     Rice

Time 6m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

kosher salt
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 1/2 cups cups grated italian Fontina cheese (5 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese dried bread flakes)
olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large (4 quart) pot of water to a boil and add ½ tablespoon salt and the Arborio rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. The grains of rice will be quite soft. Drain the rice in a sieve and run under cold water until cool. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, chives, Fontina, 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, and the pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cooled rice and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, until firm.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  • Spread the panko in a shallow dish. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Form balls of the rice mixture using a standard (2 1/4 -inch) ice cream scoop or a large spoon.
  • Pat the balls into patties 3 inches in diameter and ¾ inch thick. Place 4-6 patties in the panko, turning once to coat.
  • Place the patties in the hot oil and cook, turning once, for about 3 minutes on each side until the risotto cakes are crisp and nicely browned.
  • Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and keep warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes.
  • Continue cooking in batches, adding oil as necessary, until all the cakes are fried.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 113.1, Sodium 342.3, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 13.4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using fresh, flavorful lemons and chives, as well as a good quality risotto rice.
  • Toast the rice before cooking. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a flavorful broth. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even white wine can be used to add flavor to the risotto.
  • Cook the risotto slowly and patiently. Stir it frequently to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Add the lemon zest and chives at the end of cooking. This will help to preserve their delicate flavors.
  • Season the risotto to taste. Salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese are all classic additions.
  • Serve the risotto immediately. It is best enjoyed when it is hot and creamy.

Conclusion:

Lemon and chive risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright citrus flavor and fresh herbs, this risotto is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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