Risotto with zucchini and saffron

Source : Dice The Bacon And Put In A Large And Deep Non-stick Pan Let It Brownput The Broth In Another Pot And Let It Simmer Add A Pinch Of Saffron While The B...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : April 29, 2026

Step:

  1. Dice the bacon and put in a large and deep non-stick pan. Let it brown

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  2. Put the broth in another pot and let it simmer. Add a pinch of saffron.

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  3. While the bacon is being cooked, dice the zucchini. If you are not sure you are quick enough, have the zucchini diced in advance. Also slice the onions

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  4. Once the bacon is almost ready, add the zucchini and then add the sliced onion

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  5. Let them cook until they change color. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and add the rice. Stir until the rice also changes color

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  6. Add the wine and cook until the rice absorbs the wine. Add some salt and pepper.

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  7. Start gradually adding the chicken broth. Add 3 ladles of broth, let it be absorbed, add another 3 and so on, until the rice is done.

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  8. Turn off the heat. Add the butter and parmesan cheese and stir well.

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  9. Your risotto is ready. Serve hot with more parmesan cheese and pepper on the side.

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  10. Turn off the heat. Add the butter and parmesan cheese and stir well.

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  11. Your risotto is ready. Serve hot with more parmesan cheese and pepper on the side.

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Ingredients

  1. 4 small zucchini
  2. 1 onion
  3. 100 gr bacon
  4. 2 tbsp olive oil
  5. 500 gr arborio rice
  6. 1/2 cup white wine
  7. salt pepper
  8. 1.2-1.5 litres chicken broth
  9. 1 pinch saffron
  10. 2 tbsp butter
  11. 100 gr grated parmesan cheese

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