Zucchini Risotto Recipe
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Zucchini Risotto

By: LitleLisa1  
"This creamy main dish gets a splash of color with the addition of zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. With much less butter than in a typical risotto recipe and no wine, there's no running around for ingredients you don't have on hand! The result is a lovely, light flavor in a very filling meal."

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What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Grigio
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 7 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups Arborio rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 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

Directions

  1. Bring vegetable or chicken stock to a boil in a medium stock pot, then reduce heat to a low simmer.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 374 | Total Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 9mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2005 by Tarheel Fan 
risotto is intimidating because of all of the stirring. As much as I cook, I still cannot get... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by Ty T. 
i love risotto, and this was a very good flavor combination! but 1/2 of a zucchini is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2006 by D. Bennett 
This was my first risotto attempt and it worked out pretty well. I was cooking for 2 so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2006 by EstrellaChica 
Loved this recipe!! I followed directions exactly; but used 1/2 teaspoon dried basil since I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by Babzil 
We really enjoyed this! A veggie dish that doesn't taste like it's missing meat at all. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2006 by Katie 
This was the best side dish I've made in a long time! I substitued 1 cup of low sodium broth... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2006 by SunFlower 
WOW! I love risotti but I never thought of using sun-dried tomatoes in them! They really give... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by KMW1101 
This was an excellent recipe. The flavor was perfect. The only changes I made were to add 5 or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2004 by FCHAP 
Absolutely fantastic - the whole family and guest wanted more!!! MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2006 by kala Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I'm am generally not a big fan of risotto, but this is fabulous! MORE

 
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