Risotto with zucchini blossoms
A definitely delicate but tasty dish is zucchini flower risotto. In this zucchini flower risotto recipe, we added mozzarella to make the dish even creamier and more appetizing.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: First courses
Cuisine: Lombard cuisine
Servings: 4 persone
- 350 gr Rice for risotto
- 20 nr Zucchini Blossoms
- 200 gr Mozzarella
- 1 nr Onion
- 125 cl Broth
- 40 gr Butter
- qb Grated Parmesan Cheese
- qb Salt
Slice the onion, remove pistils from the flowers and chop them; cut the mozzarella into cubes.
Sauté the onion in a saucepan with 30 g of butter.
Add the zucchini blossoms and rice, toast lightly, and cook, gradually adding boiling broth and stirring.
Add the mozzarella after about 12 minutes of cooking.
When the risotto is ready, turn off the heat, add the Parmesan and remaining butter, salt to taste, and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.