Lemony Spring Garlic Greens in Risotto
Excellent served with fish or chicken. Leftover risotto makes delicious
risotto cakes fried on the stove.
Ingredients:
- risotto style rice (Arborio) - 12 oz
- chicken or vegetable stock (kept warm) - 1 ½ cup
- white wine - 1 cup
- butter - 2 tbsp
- olive oil - 2 tbsp
- medium onion diced - 1
- Spring Garlic Greens - 2 tbsp/ sub fresh garlic scapes
- fresh squeezed lemon juice - 1 tbsp
- grated lemon zest - 1 tbsp
Instructions:
Brown onion in oil and butter in deep skillet over medium heat. Add risotto and
toss to coat all kernels, about 2 minutes. Stir in Spring Garlic Greens.
Pour stock, about 1 cup at a time, over rice and stir constantly until fully
absorbed. Continue adding stock and wine until gone. Finish with lemon juice and
lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately.
