Squash Blossom Risotto: The Creamy Indulgence You’ll Love
A rich and creamy risotto featuring delicate squash blossoms, perfect for a gourmet dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup squash blossoms, cleaned and chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth and keep it warm over low heat.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the rice to toast.
- Add a ladle of warm broth to the rice, stirring continuously until absorbed.
- Continue adding broth gradually, stirring, until the rice is creamy and al dente.
- Gently fold in the chopped squash blossoms and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Squash Blossom Risotto, creamy risotto, gourmet recipes