Something to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! A date to me which never had any relevance until now. By blogging for just under a year, I have learnt so much about different cultures and countries from you all. Amazing new festivals and celebrations I knew nothing about! I am very grateful to you all and in thanks I send this risotto with a Mexican edge!
The lime that transforms this risotto really tantalises and adds to the courgette and bell pepper, enhancing the overall feel and taste of this wonderful recipe.
Mexican Italian fusion I think this will be! I couldn’t help myself last night, I had two helpings! I think I have fallen in love with risotto all over again, especially with the Mexican elements doing a rumba on my tongue!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Let’s fall in love again x
Buenos días & Buongiorno! Have a brilliant day x
INGREDIENTS
250-300g Arborio rice
1 courgette sliced finely diced
1 small white onion finely chopped
1 green bell pepper diced
½ the juice of a lime
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter/low fat butter spread
⅓ tsp salt or to taste
1 litre vegetable stock
METHOD
• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large non stick pan on a slow heat
Add the onion and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes then throw in the rice and make sure every grain is coated in the oil. Keep mixing to avoid sticking
• Slowly add a ladleful of vegetable stock and continue to stir, each time the stock is absorbed add a ladleful at a time.
•The whole cooking process should take about 30-35 minutes. Half way through mix in the courgette and continue to cook in the same way
• You may need a little more stock to get to your desired rice consistency. I like mine just cooked
• Make sure all the vegetables are tender, season with salt and more butter if desired. Serve with a wedge of lime and a little grated parmesan if you so wish
Sounds delicious Dimple 🙂
Looks lovely! xxx
Thank you x
Recipe post synchronicity again! Mmm, risotto!
Yay! I just noticed! 🙂
How delicious! I’ve got to try making risotto!
Thank you! You must…at first I thought it was not an easy thing to do as Gordon Ramsey always talks how it should be perfect. But once you’ll get going there will be no stopping you 🙂
I love lime in rice dishes, it definitely adds an extra zing that makes it really special. This is a great fusion dish Dimple! Love the idea of adding the lime, it’s entirely different to any risotto I’ve tried before. And yep, I agree, we shouldn’t be scared of these kinds of dishes because of what chefs say… yours looks brilliant! xx
Thank you so very much Laura! I was really happy with the result. Sorry I replied late! Hope you had a lovely New Year x
This is beautiful Dimple. Such a simple lovely creamy rice. Even my little girl would like it for sure. Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you Namrata..I must admit it is very comforting! 🙂
looks lovely!..mmm
Thank you!
Oh, I love this! What freshness…
Thank you Lidia! Freshness of the lime that cuts through x
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I love the sound of this! I only ever use lemon is risotto but next time I am definitely branching out and using lime 🙂
Thank you Natalie, yay! enjoy:) have a great day!
Sound really nice, I am a big risotto fan so will definitely give this a go. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Diana..Have a great day!
That looks delicious Dimple !
Thanks dear Leah x
I have never thought to do risotto with mexican flavours but this looks really delicious!
Thank you…I love lime!
Oh yummy, Dimple! Very very nice!!
Thank you Laura x
I’d never heard of Cinco de Mayo either..x
This sounds so tasty! It looks quite light and refreshing so I bet it would go perfectly with other mexican dishes that can be a little rich!
True…I shall try that!
I never thought to make risotto using lime… thanks for sharing it, Dimple!
I love fusion foods – especially when they combine my two favourite cuisines! Cinco de Mayo has only come onto my radar in the past few years since I have been blogging too. Another reason to celebrate with yummy food is always welcome 🙂
This sounds like a wonderful fusion dish… yummy! Great flavors to combine 🙂
Thank you…so tangy and comforting…I just love risotto! 🙂