Zucchini Chevre Risotto
Servings
2Serving size
about two cupsThis recipe can be multiplied and keeps well for about 48 hours in the fridge. Reheat gently.
Ingredients
1 lb Zucchini |
1 spray Spray olive oil |
1 tsp. Olive oil |
1 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
1 medium White onions (diced) |
1/2 cup Arborio rice |
1/4 cup No salt added vegetable stock (or no salt added chicken stock) |
2 cup Water |
1/8 tsp. Salt |
1 tsp. Rosemary, fresh |
1 ounce Semisoft goat cheese |
1 ounce Romano cheese (grated) |
1 to taste Black pepper |
Instructions
While the zucchini is cooking heat the olive oil over medium-heat in a medium sized stock-pot. Add the minced garlic and cook slowly. Do not allow to brown.
When the garlic is soft and translucent, add the onions and cook until they are also translucent.
Add the risotto and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken stock . Stir well. Cook for one minute and add 2 cups of water the salt and rosemary.
Cook over medium-heat, stirring occasionaly so that the rice will not stick to the bottom. After about 15 minutes, check to see if the rice is done. Add more water, 1/4 cup at a time as needed.
Add the cooked zucchini when the rice is soft but not mushy. Add the goat cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir and cook for another minute over very low heat. Season with pepper to taste.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.Recipe Notes
I love the combination of goat cheese and zucchini (see Zucchini and Chevré Frittata). The sweetness of the zucchini and the soft creamy yet slightly tart goat cheese just seem meant for each other. I get a number of emails about substitutions for goat cheese and I try to convince people to use goat cheeses in recipes such as this. While it may be a bit of an acquired taste once you have you’ll be using goat cheeses all the time.