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Creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto

February 13, 2018 By Kylee 12 Comments Last updated: February 7, 2019

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A delicious side, or a main meal – this creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto is packed with flavor and super easy to make. Adults AND kids love it!

A delicious side, or a main meal – this creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto is packed with flavor and super easy to make. Adults AND kids love it!

I don’t think I’ve ever met a risotto I didn’t like. I mean, really – what’s not to love? It’s a super yummy side dish! Quite honestly, anytime I’ve made this – it’s been the main event, with the grilled chicken or whatever I make with it firmly in second place.

Making risotto isn’t difficult, but it does need you to be hands on while you’re cooking. No special equipment needed – just get your ingredients together, and cook!!

I make this while cooking other things, usually grilling chicken – because I’m at the stove already, so may as well, right? I also quite like drinking a glass of wine while I cook – some for me, some for the risotto – brilliant.

A delicious side, or a main meal – this creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto is packed with flavor and super easy to make. Adults AND kids love it!Click To Tweet

A delicious side, or a main meal – this creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto is packed with flavor and super easy to make. Adults AND kids love it!

See what I mean? Terribly hard to resist digging in with your fork!!

I like to make this on a weeknight, or for a weekend lunch (if we’re feeling particularly hungry). The lemon zest is absolutely key to this, it pairs perfectly with the spinach, and when you add the creamy, salty parmesan, it’s a beautiful balance.

Simple ingredients (I forgot the butter in this pic, but you can easily just use olive oil).

So. What do you think??

A delicious side, or a main meal – this creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto is packed with flavor and super easy to make. Adults AND kids love it!

Kylee’s notes for Creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto

  • Add some protein to make it a complete dinner – grilled chicken, or pork chops make a great accompaniment. Grilled fish filets would be good too!
  • Use chicken stock if that is what you have (but it won’t be a vegetarian dish)
  • This is fantastic reheated – make a full batch for 2 and eat leftovers for lunch

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Creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

A delicious side, or a main meal – this creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto is packed with flavor and super easy to make. Adults AND kids love it!

Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 479 kcal
Author: Kylee
Ingredients
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 Tbs butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • ½ cup dry white wine optional
  • Salt and pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon rind
  • 7 oz fresh baby spinach leaves
To Serve
  • Shaved parmesan
Directions
  1. Heat your stock in a saucepan and keep it simmering while you cook.
  2. Over medium high heat the oil and butter in a large skillet or saucepan, and cook the onion until it softens (do not brown).
  3. Add the garlic, cook for 30 seconds, then add the rice.
  4. Mix thoroughly to ensure the rice is fully coated in the oil/butter.
  5. Add the wine (if using), if not, use some of the stock.
  6. Allow the stock to absorb into the rice, then add stock by the ladle full (about half a cup at a time), allowing the stock to absorb before adding more, stirring frequently.
  7. Continue adding stock until it’s all gone – then add the lemon juice.
  8. Taste, then season with salt and pepper.
  9. Remove from the heat, and mix in the lemon rind and the spinach, and let the spinach wilt.
  10. Grate fresh parmesan over the top.
  11. Devour.
Recipe Notes
  • Add some protein to make it a complete dinner – grilled chicken, or pork chops make a great accompaniment. Grilled fish filets would be good too!
  • Use chicken stock if that is what you have (but it won’t be a vegetarian dish)
  • This is fantastic reheated – make a full batch for 2 and eat leftovers for lunch!
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 1243mg 52%
Potassium 423mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 107.3%
Vitamin C 21.8%
Calcium 6.5%
Iron 31.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Pasta/Rice, Sides, Vegetarian, Weeknight/Quick & Easy Tagged With: Budget-Friendly, gluten free, lemon, rice, Risotto, spinach

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  1. Kate

    February 13, 2018 at 9:29 am

    I love a good risotto, but it’s weekend fare for me because of the time involved!

    Reply
  2. Danielle

    February 15, 2018 at 6:27 am

    Who doesn’t love risotto? It’s just so delicious and comforting. yeah, it takes a little time, but I always find it to be totally worth it. I envision serving this with some seared scallops. I’m starting to drool already.

    Reply
  3. Claudia Lamascolo

    October 3, 2018 at 8:38 am

    I reallly love spinach and never thought to add it to rice before for risotto. I will have to try this out it sure would be a pretty addition for Christmas dinner with those colors! 🙂

    Reply
  4. April

    October 3, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    I can literally feel the flavor that this risotto is packed with – from the iamges. They look amazing by the way! I am sure this will be a perfect dish for my next party.

    Reply
  5. Jenni LeBaron

    October 3, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    It’s been a really long time since I’ve had risotto and I am now fully craving it. This recipe looks lovely and tasty!

    Reply
  6. Lauren Vavala

    October 3, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    I just love lemon in risotto! The spinach is a nice addition – delicious!

    Reply
  7. Michelle

    October 3, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    Risotto is one of my favorite go to dishes when I’m dining out. Yours looks so creamy and delicious!

    Reply
  8. Dan Zehr

    October 4, 2018 at 12:21 am

    Wow and wow, this creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto is so delicious and it makes my mouth watering. My whole family would go crazy for these! Love Love Love this recipe! I’m sure these tastes are amazing! So YUMMY!

    Reply
  9. Marisa Franca

    October 4, 2018 at 4:45 am

    Risotto has always been a favorite in our home. I was a tiny tot and appreciated the wonderful risottos my mamma made. I like how you added the lemon to add to the freshness. It really compliments the risotto and the spinach.

    Reply
  10. Veena Azmanov

    October 4, 2018 at 11:51 am

    I love risotto but my kids have not warmed up to it yet. I love how refreshing this lemon and spinach looks. So simple and easy.

    Reply
  11. swathi

    October 4, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    That is really flavorful risotto kids will love it, Lemon and spinach make it more delicious. I am going to give it try.

    Reply
  12. Denay DeGuzman

    October 5, 2018 at 8:41 am

    This spinach risotto looks amazing! I love all of these tasty ingredients. Mmmm…this is a perfect side dish for the holiday table.

    Reply

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