Risotto with Lettuce and Spring Onion

A creamy Italian risotto featuring gently fried spring onions, toasted arborio rice, and wilted lettuce finished with Parmesan cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 463.1 kcals 1852.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 72.1 grams 288.5 grams
Fat 13.1 grams 52.2 grams
Protein 10.7 grams 42.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
42.6
g
Butter
unsalted
4
tbsp
Parmigiano Reggiano
freshly grated
GrainsCereals
Liquids
125
ml
White Wine
small glass
2
l
Vegetable Stock
kept hot; chicken stock alternative
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Vegetables
8
piece
Spring Onion
finely chopped
1
head
Round Lettuce
washed, dried, and coarsely shredded

Steps

  • Fry the spring onions gently in half of the butter until soft.
  • Add the rice and toast the grains thoroughly until crackling dry.
  • Deglaze the pan with wine and stir until the alcohol evaporates.
  • Submerge the rice with three ladles of hot stock and stir until absorbed.
  • Continue adding stock one ladle at a time, stirring constantly between additions.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is creamy yet chewy.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the shredded lettuce to wilt.
  • Mix in the remaining butter and parmigiano, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and rest for 4 minutes before serving on warmed plates.