Lemon Risotto with Summer Squash

Lemon Risotto with Summer Squash
Recipe Date:
March 15, 2025
Serving Size:
6
Cook Time:
00:45:00
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Ingredients
  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • salt to taste
  • 1 lb summer squash, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tsps lemon zest
  • 2 tbsps lemon juice
  • 2 tbsps parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions

Tasting notes: These flavors play so well with Riesling!

Serena's tips: Dice the squash into a size that you can enjoy with the rice but not too small where you lose the taste. 

Recipe:

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  • Website recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017570-lemon-risotto-with-summer-squash?action=click&module=Global%20Search%20Recipe%20Card&pgType=search&rank=28
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Recipe courtesy of Martha Rose Shulman for the New York Times. Photo courtesy of Andrew Scrivani for the New York Times.