30-Minute Green Spinach & Lemon Risotto – Lush & Irresistible
A creamy and vibrant Green Spinach & Lemon Risotto that’s both nutritious and flavorful. Perfect for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add Arborio rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Gradually add vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed.
- Once rice is halfway cooked, stir in chopped spinach.
- Continue adding broth until rice is creamy and tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best results.
- Adjust lemon zest to taste.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of plant-based milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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