Zucchini Risotto
Saturday, March 26th
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Pacific Time
Join Gaia from Florence to learn how to make her signature seasonal dish, a creamy zucchini risotto! A bright and simple recipe perfect for making the most of the season’s fresh vegetables. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, but with a few adjustments it can also be vegetarian, vegan and/or dairy-free if desired.
Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.
Ingredients & Preparation
Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.
Zucchini Risotto
Serves 2-3
Stock
1 bunch fresh parsley
2 celery stalks
1 onion
2 carrots
Risotto
180 grams (3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons) risotto rice (Carnaroli, Arobio, or Roma varieties)
3 zucchini, washed
1 onion
100 grams (1/2 cup) smoked pancetta
Omit for vegetarian or vegan option
50 grams (1/4 cup) cream cheese
Replace with white bean blend for vegan/dairy-free version. Blend boiled cannellini beans, olive oil, and some of the water from the beans into a thick paste. Add to the risotto as you would the cream cheese.
3 tablespoons butter
Replace with margarine for vegan/dairy-free
Half a glass of white wine
Replace with additional stock for alcohol-free
Extra Virgen Olive Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
Certain commonly used kitchen tools may not be listed her such as cutlery, dishes, etc.
1 medium or large-size pot for stock with lid
1 colander
1 ladle
1 grater with large holes
1 vegetable peeler
1 deep sauté pan with high sides and lid
1 small frying pan
Paper towels
General Steps
Prepare the vegetable stock.
Make risotto.
Prepare garnishes for risotto.
Assemble and enjoy. Buon appetito!
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