Courgette and Lemon Risotto with Creme Fraiche
Creamy Lemon Risotto with little chunks of courgette is all you need to make your day better! Made without wine, this risotto features fresh and zingy notes of lemon, as well as slightly tart creme fraiche. Topped with zest and toasted pecans, this Courgette and Lemon Risotto is not only a feast of flavour but has all the lovely textures - from creamy to crunchy!
Ingredients
- 20 g unsalted butter
- 1 brown onion finely chopped
- 300 g courgette
- 180 g risotto rice
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 800 ml vegetable stock hot
- 20 g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated
- 2 tablespoon creme fraiche
- 20 g pecans roughly chopped
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a dry pan, until just starting to brown and smell nutty. Tip them in a bowl and set aside for later.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C Fan. Top and tail the courgette and chop it into 1 cm cubes. Spread the courgtte in a single layer on a baking-parchment lined baking tray, drizzle with a little oil, sprinkle with salt and roast for 15-20 minutes in the centre of the oven.
- In the meantime, melt the butter in a large frying pan, add the chopped onions and saulee on low heat for 5-6 minutes, until softened. Add the rice, increase the heat and stir for 1-2 minutes, until the rice starts to crackle and turn slightly translucent.
- Tip in the lemon juice into the pan. Add a large ladleful of stock and, stirring continuously, cook over medium heat until the stock is mostly absorbed. Add another ladleful of stock and carry on stirring. Keep cooking in this manner for another 20-25 mins until you run out of stock and rice is cooked al dente. If your rice is still too hard, add a splash of water.
- Once cooked, take the risotto off the heat and stir in half of the grated parmesan, creme fraiche and ¾ of the roasted courgette cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the risotto between bowls, scatter the rest of the courgette on top. Add the toasted pecans and lemon zest and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 1514mgPotassium: 422mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1134IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 4mg
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