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cuttlefish ink

🥗Healthier: squid ink

💰Cheaper: black food coloring

Squid ink is often more accessible, while black food coloring can mimic the color.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino offers a similar flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add finely chopped onion and garlic; sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the arborio rice; cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.

Pour in white wine; cook until absorbed, stirring frequently, about 2-3 minutes.

Gradually add fish stock, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed before adding more.

Incorporate cuttlefish and cuttlefish ink; mix well and cook until the rice is al dente, about 15-20 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat; stir in chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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