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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DebW edu
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Bryan Goforth
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would try a simpler risotto recipe next time.
Yasin KUNDI
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my risotto turned out really dry. I think I may have added too much rice or not enough liquid. The flavors were good, but the texture was off.
Kulani Kulani
[email protected]This risotto was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more lemon and basil next time. The zucchini and fava beans were good, but I would have liked them to be a bit more crispy.
Dean Reichert
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and didn't take too long. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Aaron Zapata
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and basil in this dish. It's so refreshing and flavorful. The zucchini and fava beans add a nice sweetness and crunch. I would definitely make this again.
muna kayf
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The risotto was so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Yoyo le
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and basil helped to balance out the flavor of the zucchini, and the fava beans added a nice texture. I would definitely make this again.
Laine Mead
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover zucchini and fava beans. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I would definitely make this again.
Omer Kart
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves risotto or is looking for a new and flavorful dish to try.
Toby Bagwell
[email protected]This risotto was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I especially loved the addition of the zucchini and fava beans. They added a nice sweetness and crunch to the dish.
david mutisyia
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish with no problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find.
MdRayhan Hossian
[email protected]This lemon basil risotto with zucchini and fava beans was a delightful dish that was easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of flavors was perfect, with the lemon and basil adding a refreshing brightness to the creamy risotto. The zucch