Caramelized Onion Risotto with Zucchini

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This caramelized onion risotto is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of caramelized onions with the freshness of zucchini. It is a vegetarian recipe that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.

Recipe Type:
Vegetarian

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
40 mins

Total Time:
55 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

10.59 oz

Arborio rice

7.06 oz

onion

7.06 oz

zucchini

33.80 fl oz

vegetable broth

1.77 oz

parmesan cheese

1.77 oz

butter

1.01 fl oz

olive oil

0.18 oz

Salt

0.07 oz

Black pepper

Directions

Sautéing

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.

5 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
Sautéing

Step 2

Add the zucchini to the saucepan and cook for another 5 minutes, until slightly softened.

2 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
Stirring

Step 3

Add the Arborio rice to the saucepan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

2 mins
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
Stirring

Step 4

Gradually add the vegetable broth to the saucepan, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed before adding more.

5 mins
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
Stirring

Step 5

Once all the broth has been added and absorbed, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

2 mins
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time

Nutrition Facts

Carbs (66.67%)
Protein (9.33%)
Fat (24%)

Fat:
8 g (72 kcal)

Protein:
7 g (28 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
50 g (200 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 13.23 kcal 0.66%
Vitamin A 0.441 IU 0.05%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2205 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1323 g 0.12%
Fat 0.3528 g 0.25%
Carbohydrates 2.205 g 0.44%
Sodium 22.05 mg 4.41%
Fibers 0.1323 g 0.35%
Sugars 0.1323 g 0%
Protein 0.3087 g 0.36%
Vitamin C 0.882 mg 0.98%
Calcium 0.441 mg 0.09%
Iron 0.6615 mg 0.13%
Potassium 0.3528 mg 0.07%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0.441 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.1764 mg 13.57%
Vitamin B12 0.0882 mcg 3.68%
Vitamin E 0.0882 mg 0.59%
Zinc 0.2646 mg 0.05%
Selenium 0.0882 mcg 0.02%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

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Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack Supper
Difficulty Level Medium

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