Healthy Lemon Basil Risotto

Healthy Lemon Basil Risotto

from thecleaneatingcouple.com
Side Dish
40 min
4 servings
272 kcal / serving

Healthy Lemon Basil Risotto is the perfect lighter, gluten free side dish. The combination of lemon zest and fresh basil gives it a rich, delicious flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • ½ cuponions (finely chopped)
  • ½ tablespoongarlic (minced (about 3 cloves))
  • 1 cuparborio rice ( dry)
  • 2 ½ cupschicken stock (low or no salt)
  • ½ cupgrated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoonlemon zest (zest of 1-2 lemons)
  • ¼ cuplemon juice (juice of 1-2 lemons)
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ cupfresh basil (finely chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in large sauté pan. Add in onions and garlic to olive oil. Sauté until translucent, about 5-8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add in uncooked rice and chicken broth. Stir together, cover and bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes over medium heat until the rice starts to absorb the liquid.

  4. 4

    After rice has simmered, stir in cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Stir until rice has absorbed all liquid and is creamy.

  5. 5

    Before serving stir in basil and enjoy!