Spinach Risotto Recipe (with Lemon)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    479 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Spinach Risotto Recipe (with Lemon)

A delicious side, or a main meal – this creamy Spinach Risotto is packed with flavor and super easy to make. Adults AND kids love it!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • ½ cup dry white wine optional
  • salt & pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon rind
  • 7 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves

To Serve

  • Shaved parmesan
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Instructions

  1. Heat your stock in a saucepan and keep it simmering while you cook.
  2. Over medium high heat the oil and butter in a large skillet or saucepan, and cook the onion until it softens (do not brown).
  3. Add the garlic, cook for 30 seconds, then add the rice.
  4. Mix thoroughly to ensure the rice is fully coated in the oil/butter.
  5. Add the wine (if using), if not, use some of the stock.
  6. Allow the stock to absorb into the rice, then add stock by the ladle full (about half a cup at a time), allowing the stock to absorb before adding more, stirring frequently.
  7. Continue adding stock until it’s all gone – then add the lemon juice.
  8. Taste, then season with salt and pepper.
  9. Remove from the heat, and mix in the lemon rind and the spinach, and let the spinach wilt.
  10. Grate fresh parmesan over the top.
  11. Devour.
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Notes

  • Add some protein to make it a complete dinner – grilled chicken, or pork chops make a great accompaniment. Grilled fish filets would be good too!
  • Use chicken stock if that is what you have (but it won’t be a vegetarian dish)
  • This is fantastic reheated – make a full batch for 2 and eat leftovers for lunch!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 479kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 1243mg (52%) Potassium 423mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5365IU (107%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 5.7mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 479kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 1243mg 52%
Potassium 423mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5365IU 107%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 5.7mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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