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Zucchini And Basil Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6- 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock simmering
4 tbsp basil- flavored extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
2 tbsp butter unsalted at room temp .
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups arborio rice
4 tbsp zucchini, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup dry white vermouth
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
handful fresh basil leaves torn plush a few to garnish

Directions:

Heat half the oil in a large skillet over high heat. When very hot , but not smoking ; add zucchini ,and yellow bell pepper and stir fry for 3 minutes until lightly golden.
Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds longer. transfer the zucchini and peppers to a plate and set aside.
Heat the remaining oil in a large heavy based saucepan over medium heat. add the chopped onion and cook for about 2 minutes until softened
Add the rice and cook stirring frequently for about 2 minutes until the rice is translucent, and well coated with the oil
Pour in the vermouth, it will bubble and steam rapidly and evaporate almost immediately.
Add a ladleful about 1 cup, of the simmering chicken stock and cook stirring constantly, until the stock is absorbed.
Continue adding the stock about 1/2 ladle at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed, before adding the next.
This should take 20-25 minutes.
The risotto should have a creamy consistency and the rice should be tender, but still firm to the bite.
Stir in the zucchini mixture with any juices, the butter, basil and parmesan cheese.
Drizzle with a little of the basil olive oil and garnish with basil
Serve hot
Serves 6

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	666.77 Kcal (2792 kJ)
Calories from fat	191.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.26g	33%
Cholesterol	24.84mg	8%
Sodium	399.42mg	17%
Potassium	651.97mg	14%
Total Carbs	93.75g	31%
Sugars	1.92g	8%
Dietary Fiber	11.51g	46%
Protein	19.9g	40%
Vitamin C	49.8mg	83%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	18%
Iron	11.1mg	62%
Calcium	258.2mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.59 Kcal (639 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.87g	33%
Cholesterol	5.69mg	8%
Sodium	91.41mg	17%
Potassium	149.2mg	14%
Total Carbs	21.45g	31%
Sugars	0.44g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.63g	46%
Protein	4.55g	40%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	83%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	18%
Iron	2.5mg	62%
Calcium	59.1mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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