Risotto with Zucchini Blossoms and Saffron
You can never have too many Mediterranean recipes, so give Risotto with Zucchini Blossoms and Saffron a try. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 4g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 230 calories. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works best as a side dish, and is done in around 40 minutes. A mixture of saffron, zucchini blossoms, carnaroli rice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
Using a saucepan, heat the olive oil and saute the red onions until soft, approximately 2 minutes.
Add the rice and toast for a couple of minutes.
Add the white wine and stir until creamy.
Cut the zucchini blossoms into pieces and add to the rice.
Heat the vegetable stock and add the saffron to the stock. Allow the saffron to steep in the stock for a few minutes.
Add the saffron stock to the rice and allow to cook for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
To finish the risotto, stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper and serve.