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7 Risotto Recipes For Spring That Even Beginners Can Master

We get it — certain risotto recipes can be awfully intimidating. The rice? The stirring? The bathtubs-worth requirement of chicken stock? It's a lot. But this succulent dish doesn't have to be so scary. A good risotto won't require a degree from the Culinary Institute of America, but can be born from a dash of patience and the ability to closely follow a recipe.

To help all you first timers out there, I've curated a list of simple recipes that will make this the Spring of Risotto. From creamy tomato basil to lemony roasted cauliflower, we've got something for every set of tastebuds.

by Emily Siegel

Shrimp And Pea Risotto

A seafood risotto that’s table ready after only one episode of Mad Men? Count us in. (C’mon! We can’t be the only ones who risk our computers’ lives by watching Netflix mid-cooking.)

Image and recipe: Table For Two

Lemon Risotto With Asparagus And Fiddlehead Ferns

Don’t know what a fiddlehead fern is? We don’t either. But don’t worry, this dish still tastes great without it.

Image and recipe: The Kitchn

Lemony Roasted Cauliflower Risotto

This veggie risotto is garnished with almonds for a nuttily-delicious spin!

Image and recipe: Cookie And Kate

Farro Risotto With Corn And Tomato

Farro gives this recipe an added twist when it’s used in place of rice. (Bad for the gluten intolerant. Good for the tastebuds.)

Image and recipe: The Kitchn

Italian Sausage, Red Pepper, And Mushroom Risotto

Finding a good way to add meat to a risotto can be challenging, but this Italian sausage recipe is sure to impress.

Image and recipe: Brown Eyed Baker

Creamy Tomato Basil Risotto

What tastes more like spring than a plump, ripe tomato? Answer: Absolutely nothing. This barley risotto is perfect for transition months, blasting tastebuds with the Caprese taste of tomato and basil.

Image and recipe: Oh She Glows

Red Wine And Goat Cheese Risotto

Feeling fancy? Then this red wine and goat cheese risotto is exactly what you need gracing your dinner table tonight. Boozy, creamy… basically everything you could want from a single dish.

Image and recipe: How Sweet It Is

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