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Creamy Zucchini Risotto

Last Updated December 5, 2018 By Alecia 2 Comments

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I found a delightful looking recipe for Bacon & Corn Risotto and I knew it was the perfect use for the bag of Arborio rice I had in the cabinet. But I didn’t have corn or even bacon. But I did have zucchini, a bubbling pot of chicken stock (from our chickens!) and a bowl of homemade mascarpone.
Creamy Zucchini RisottoDon’t be scared! Risotto really isn’t that bad, just takes a while.

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Yield: 6

Creamy Zucchini Risotto

Creamy Zucchini Risotto

Summer risotto with fresh zucchini finished with mascarpone and basil

Ingredients

  • 2 C Arborio rice
  • 1 T Butter
  • 7 C Chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 C Zucchini, shredded
  • 1/4 C Mascarpone cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Shredded fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Bring stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan
  2. Melt butter in heavy bottomed stock pot, add rice and stir to coat, toast lightly over medium heat for 1-2 minutes
  3. Add stock 1/2cup at at time, stirring constantly and waiting until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding the next cup.
  4. After adding 5 cups of stock stir in the shredded zucchini and add salt and pepper. I used homemade stock and we don't salt it until we use it, if you're using purchased stock you might not need to add any.
  5. Depending on how much water your zucchini has add another 2-3 cups of stock, continuing to stir. The rice should be creamy but still firm in the center.
  6. Divide between bowls, top with a fresh mascarpone and shredded basil. Serve warm.
© Alecia @ Chicken Scratch NY
Cuisine: American / Category: Dinner

 

Filed Under: Food & Drink Tagged With: dinner

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  1. Erica Brooks says

    August 19, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    This looks delicious. I have been on a zucchini kick lately and I love finding new ways to cook with it.

    Reply
  2. Claudia says

    August 19, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    Consequently delectable! That appears irresistible.

    Reply

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