How to Make Zucchini Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish to add to your recipe repertoire? Zucchini risotto is a wonderful option that is not only simple to prepare, but also bursting with flavor. This dish is a great way to use up an abundance of summer squash and is perfect for a cozy night in or a dinner party with friends and family.

Risotto is a classic Italian dish that showcases the creamy and rich texture of arborio rice, which is cooked slowly in a flavorful broth. When you add...

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Ingredients

  • 7 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups Arborio rice, uncooked
  • ½ medium zucchini, thinly sliced with a vegetable peeler
  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan (or mozzarella) cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, or to taste (Optional)
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring vegetable or chicken stock to a boil in a medium stock pot, then reduce heat to a low simmer.
  • Melt butter in a large, heavy bottomed stock pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook for 2 minutes, or until softened. Add the rice and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted. Gradually ladle in simmering vegetable stock, stirring continuously. Risotto will become "creamy" and slightly sticky, yet still firm in the center, or al dente.
  • When almost finished, stir in the zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, and thyme, adding stock as needed and stirring continuously. Stir in basil and 3 tablespoons cheese just before serving. Divide risotto among 6 bowls, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and season with pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 699mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 196mg