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Basic Veggie Risotto Recipe
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Basic Veggie Risotto Recipe

9 ingredients 4 servings openrecipes
Basic Veggie Risotto Recipe

Like pasta, risotto can have infinite flavor combinations. Consider this basic vegetable risotto a blank canvas; add wine, herbs, sautéed vegetables, or additional...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

505
Calories
17g
Protein
22g
Fat
62g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

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

  • 1 quart low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli rice
  • 2 medium zucchini, small dice
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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