Arroz con calabacin | Muy fácil

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Using water reduces cost while still allowing the dish to cook properly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Cucumbers can provide a similar texture but may alter the flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions add freshness at a lower cost.

Grate the zucchini.

Finely chop an onion.

Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat.

Add the chopped onion and salt to taste, sautéing for 2 minutes.

Pour in white wine and cook until it reduces.

Add the grated zucchini and black pepper, cooking for 15 minutes.

Add round rice and mix well.

Gradually add hot broth or water as needed for the rice, stirring occasionally.

After 14 or 15 minutes, the rice should be nearly done.

Add butter and mascarpone cheese, stirring for a couple of minutes until well integrated.

Optionally, add fresh thyme for aroma.

Serve the creamy risotto hot.

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