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Spring Green Lemon Risotto

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Spring Green Lemon Risotto

Dinner
Lunch

A creamy, vibrant risotto packed with fresh asparagus, herbs, and a bright touch of lemon—perfect for late spring evenings.

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Serves
2-3
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Time
40 minutes
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CO2e
Arborio rice = 1.6 kg CO2e per kg

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 2 cups leeks, chopped
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  • ½ tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
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  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
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  • 1 cup Arborio rice, rinsed
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  • ½ cup dry white wine
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  • 4 cups vegetable broth (room temperature)
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  • 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
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  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
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  • ¼ cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, basil, tarragon, or dill)
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  • Lemon zest (for garnish)
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  • ¼ cup grated pecorino (optional)
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  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
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  • 150 g leeks, chopped
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  • ½ tsp salt
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  • 2 garlic cloves
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  • 200 g Arborio rice
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  • 120 ml white wine
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  • 1 liter vegetable broth
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  • 1 bunch asparagus (~250 g)
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  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
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  • 2 tbsp chives
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  • 15 g fresh herbs
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  • Lemon zest
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  • 25 g pecorino (optional)
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  • Black pepper
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    Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add leeks, salt, and pepper. Cook until soft (4–5 min).
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  • Add garlic and cook briefly. Stir in rice and toast for 1 minute.
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  • Pour in white wine and cook until absorbed.
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  • Add broth gradually (about ¾ cup at a time), stirring continuously and letting it absorb between additions.
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  • Add asparagus with the final broth addition. Cook until rice is creamy and al dente.
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  • Stir in lemon juice, chives, and herbs. Adjust seasoning.
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  • Serve with lemon zest, extra herbs, and optional pecorino.
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    Enjoy !

    Nutrition info

    Nutrition per serving
    Calories
    420 kcal
    21%
    Protein
    12 g
    24%
    Fat
    12 g
    17%
    Saturates
    3 g
    15%
    Fibre
    5 g
    17%
    Carbs
    60 g
    23%
    Sugars
    6 g
    7%
    Salt
    1.2 g
    20%
    Reference Intake (RI %) for adults

    CO2e info

    Arborio rice = 1.6 kg CO2e per kg

    CO2e image

    Beef = 20 - 30 kg

    Pork = 10 - 15 kg

    Chicken = 5 - 10 kg

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