Courgette and Herb Risotto

A creamy risotto featuring grated and sautéed courgettes with fresh herbs, butter, white wine, and parmesan cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 827.7 kcals 1655.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 86 grams 172 grams
Fat 44.3 grams 88.5 grams
Protein 21.4 grams 42.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
30
g
Butter
Used for frying onions
15
g
Butter
Used for sautéing courgettes
15
g
Butter
For finishing at the end
30
g
Parmesan
Freshly grated
GrainsCereals
225
g
Risotto Rice
Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano
Liquids
900
ml
Vegetable Stock
Chicken or vegetable stock
150
ml
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Parsley
Freshly chopped
2
tbsp
Basil
Leaves freshly chopped
2
tbsp
Chives
Freshly chopped
0.5
tbsp
Tarragon
Freshly chopped
2
tbsp
Mint
Freshly chopped
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
To taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Chopped
600
g
Courgettes
One third grated, two thirds cubed

Steps

  • Bring the stock to a boil in a large pan, then lower heat to keep it hot.
  • Heat 30g butter in a wide pan and sauté the onion until foaming.
  • Grate 200g of courgettes and fry with the onion until tender.
  • Sauté 400g of cubed courgettes in 15g butter and oil in a separate pan until brown.
  • Stir the rice into the onion and grated courgette mixture for one minute until translucent.
  • Add white wine and simmer until fully absorbed.
  • Finely chop all fresh herbs.
  • Add stock one ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed, until rice is al dente.
  • Stir in sautéed courgettes and most herbs, heating for two minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 15g butter and parmesan, then season and serve with remaining herbs.