Risotto Primavera is a satisfying recipe that features a traditional “stand-and-stir” style of risotto complemented by a delicious blend of crisp-tender sautéed vegetables.
Course Rice
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 50 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 1905kcal
Author Michelle Ordever
Ingredients
2Tbspextra virgin olive oildivided
½cupwhite onionchopped small
½cupfrozen peas
½cupcarrotschopped small
⅓cupasparaguschopped into 1”/2.5cm pieces
⅓cupyellow squashchopped small
⅓cupzucchinichopped small
Sea salt and black pepperto taste
1cupArborio rice
½cupdry white wine
4-5cups.warm chicken or vegetabledivided*
1cupParmesan cheesegrated + more for serving
2tspfresh lemon zest
3Tbspfresh parsleychopped
Instructions
Add one tablespoon olive oil to a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the onion, peas, carrots, asparagus, squash, and zucchini, and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables are crisp-tender and start to develop some color. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil and the Arborio rice to the pan. Toast the rice for 1-2 minutes while stirring continually.
Reduce heat to medium and pour in the white wine. Deglaze the skillet by gently scraping the bottom with a spatula or wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.
When the wine is completely absorbed, add one-half cup warm broth to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring continually, until absorbed. Repeat this process with the remaining broth, one-half cup at a time, until the rice is tender and creamy.
Stir in the sautéed vegetables, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or just until heated through.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired, and serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
*For a creamier risotto, add additional broth, one-half cup at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.