Goat Cheese Risotto
Creamy Lemon Goat Cheese Risotto is a delightful dish that combines tangy goat cheese, zesty Meyer lemon, and aromatic Thai basil with creamy Arborio rice, creating a luxurious and comforting meal. The dish is prepared by slowly cooking the rice with shallots, garlic, and white wine, then enriching it with flavorful chicken stock until creamy and tender. Brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice and creamy goat cheese, this risotto is a perfect balance of rich, tangy, and refreshing flavors that will make it a favorite on your dinner table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots, diced (or 1 medium onion)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Arborio Rice
- 1/2 cup dry White Wine
- 2 1/2 cups Chicken Stock
- 1/2 cup Goat Cheese
- 2 tbsp Thai Basil, chiffonade
- 1 Meyer Lemon, juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots, diced (or 1 medium onion)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Arborio Rice
- 1/2 cup dry White Wine
- 2 1/2 cups Chicken Stock
- 1/2 cup Goat Cheese
- 2 tbsp Thai Basil, chiffonade
- 1 Meyer Lemon, juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shallot and saute until soft. Add the rice and garlic and saute for about 1 minute more, making sure to stir it around in the olive oil so that each granule is coated.
- Next add the white wine and stir. Wait until all the wine has been absorbed and then start adding the chicken stock 1/2 cup at a time, making sure not to add more until the previous addition has been absorbed.
- Once the rice is just tender, add the goat cheese and lemon juice and combine. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with the basil to serve.
Nutrition
- Calories: 816 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 98 g
- Protein Content: 26 g
- Fat Content: 30 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
- Cholesterol Content: 35 mg
- Sodium Content: 685 mg
- Fiber Content: 4 g
- Sugar Content: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 18 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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