Baked Risotto with Lemon Zest and Fresh Basil

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar can mimic acidity at a lower cost.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Dried basil is more accessible, while spinach adds freshness.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and versatile.

Saute onions in butter on the stovetop.

Add rice and stir to coat with butter.

Pour in white wine and cook until absorbed.

Combine all ingredients in an oven casserole or continue on the stovetop.

Cook uncovered in the steam oven for 30 to 35 minutes until rice is creamy.

Let the risotto stand for about five minutes after removing from the oven.

Stir in a bit more butter and grated Parmesan cheese.

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