Sicilian Lemon Risotto with Organic Vegetables
Posted on May 21, 2025
A bright, zesty risotto that celebrates the flavors of Sicily — perfect for a light spring evening meal that brings southern Italy straight to your table.
🌿 Dietary Information
- ✓ Vegetarian
- ✓ Gluten-free
- ✓ Can be made vegan (omit Parmigiano-Reggiano)
⏱️ Preparation Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 300g Organic Carnaroli Rice
- 1 Organic Sicilian Lemon (zest and juice)
- 100ml Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Sicily
- 50g Organic Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated
- 1 jar Organic Vegetable Stock Concentrate
- 1 bunch Organic Fresh Basil
Additional Ingredients
- 1 organic yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 organic zucchini, diced
- 1 organic red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves organic garlic, minced
- 120ml dry white wine (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh herbs for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare 1 liter of vegetable stock and keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion and sauté until translucent (5 min).
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rice and toast for 2–3 minutes while stirring.
- Add white wine (if using), let it absorb fully.
- Add warm stock one ladle at a time, stirring constantly.
- After 10 minutes, add zucchini and bell pepper.
- Continue adding stock until rice is creamy and al dente (18–20 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, juice, olive oil, and Parmigiano.
- Season with salt and pepper. Let rest for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with basil and serve immediately.
💛 Why We Love It
This dish is the soul of southern Italy in one bowl — creamy Carnaroli rice, zesty Sicilian lemon, and the richest extra virgin olive oil. Organic, pure, and vibrant. It’s a perfect reflection of Bio@Us: simplicity, authenticity, and excellence.
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