Fennel & lemon risotto

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
12%
Fennel & lemon risotto
35 min.
2
499kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with this delightful Fennel & Lemon Risotto, a gluten-free dish that beautifully balances the subtle sweetness of fennel with the refreshing zing of lemon. Perfect as a side dish, starter, or even a light snack, this risotto is not only popular for its flavor but also for its versatility. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your weeknight meals, this recipe is sure to impress.

In just 35 minutes, you can create a creamy, comforting risotto that serves two. Imagine sitting down to a bowl of perfectly cooked rice that has absorbed the aromatic essence of white wine and vegetable stock, complemented by the delicate texture of cooked prawns. Each bite is enriched with the bright zest of lemon and a sprinkle of Parmesan, harmonizing all the flavors beautifully.

This dish showcases fennel in all its glory, transforming it from a humble vegetable into a star ingredient. Not only is it a treat for the palate, but it's also a feast for the eyes with a vibrant presentation that includes finely sliced, golden sautéed fennel and fresh fronds as a finishing touch. Treat yourself and your guests to a culinary experience that’s both satisfying and elegant, making this Fennel & Lemon Risotto a must-try!

Ingredients

  • large fennel bulb trimmed
  • tbsp butter plus a knob
  •  onion finely chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • 140 arborio rice 
  • 175 ml wine 
  • 550 ml vegetable stock hot
  •  lemon zest 
  • 25 parmesan grated
  • small handful shrimp cooked peeled per serving

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Chop any green leafy fennel fronds and set aside.
  2. Cut off the stalk-like fennel top, remove the outer layers and finely chop both.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a frying pan and cook the onion, garlic and chopped fennel until soft but not coloured.
  4. Add the rice and stir for 1 min.
  5. Pour over most of the wine and simmer until evaporated.
  6. Add 500ml of the hot stock, a ladleful at a time, stirring between each addition until it is absorbed.
  7. Meanwhile, slice remaining fennel and fry in knob of butter until browned.
  8. Add remaining stock and wine and cook until tender.
  9. When the rice is cooked, stir in the zest, Parmesan and some seasoning. Take off the heat and set aside, covered, for 2 mins.
  10. Serve in bowls, topped with the fennel fronds and cooked fennel, stirring the prawns through if using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories499kcal
Protein10.45%
Fat19.86%
Carbs69.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
160.5
Glycemic Load
49.34
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
21.903043442446%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.05mg
Catechin
0.68mg
Epicatechin
0.49mg
Eriodictyol
1.26mg
Hesperetin
0.35mg
Naringenin
0.34mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
11.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:499.29kcal
24.96%
Fat:9.66g
14.86%
Saturated Fat:5.93g
37.06%
Carbohydrates:76.27g
25.42%
Net Carbohydrates:69.4g
25.24%
Sugar:10.35g
11.5%
Cholesterol:24.57mg
8.19%
Sodium:1407.73mg
61.21%
Alcohol:9.14g
100%
Alcohol %:1.84%
100%
Protein:11.44g
22.88%
Vitamin K:74.79µg
71.22%
Manganese:1.15mg
57.6%
Folate:206.15µg
51.54%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
29.8%
Fiber:6.87g
27.49%
Vitamin C:22.45mg
27.21%
Phosphorus:249.11mg
24.91%
Iron:4.33mg
24.03%
Calcium:236.83mg
23.68%
Selenium:14.87µg
21.24%
Vitamin A:1016.39IU
20.33%
Potassium:706.24mg
20.18%
Vitamin B3:3.85mg
19.23%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.02%
Magnesium:57.01mg
14.25%
Vitamin B5:1.36mg
13.63%
Copper:0.26mg
13.12%
Zinc:1.59mg
10.57%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.66%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.94%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.7%