Lemon Risotto, Asparagus and Wild Garlic
I usually keep risotto off the menu during warm weather because it can feel heavy. But there are exceptions.
Adding a decent pop of lemon to a risotto preparation lightens the load considerably – at least in terms of taste. The increased acid cuts through the fats and carbohydrates that linger in the mouth to create a clean and light sensation. This makes it possible to enjoy risotto when the weather turns warm. Even in this case, I still recommend serving smaller portions because the carbohydrates are still present – and your digestive system begins reminding you of that fact
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I usually keep risotto off the menu during warm weather because it can feel heavy. But there are exceptions.
Adding a decent pop of lemon to a risotto preparation lightens the load considerably – at least in terms of taste. The increased acid cuts through the fats and carbohydrates that linger in the mouth to create a clean and light sensation. This makes it possible to enjoy risotto when the weather turns warm. Even in this case, I still recommend serving smaller portions because the carbohydrates are still present – and your digestive system begins reminding you of that fact about 20 minutes later.
This is one version I enjoy making (and eating) during the spring. I combine a basic lemon risotto with asparagus and wild garlic. It captures everything about spring – and tastes fantastic!
Difficulty: moderate
Yield: enough for about 6-8 servings