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Zucchini Risotto
Photo: Lily Banse

Zucchini Risotto

10 ingredients 15 min + 30 min 6 servings openrecipes
Zucchini Risotto

This creamy Italian rice dish makes an elegant main course.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

881
Calories
55g
Protein
43g
Fat
68g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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

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