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Creamy Lemon Herb Baked Risotto
A hands-off oven risotto flavoured with lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan and fresh herbs.
From YouTube · Apr 21, 2026
A hands-off oven risotto flavoured with lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan and fresh herbs.
40 min
Cook time
4 servings
Yield
Ingredients
8 ingredients- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or basil), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
6 steps- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine rice, stock, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and butter in a baking dish.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Cover the dish tightly.
- Use Arborio rice for the correct texture.
- Stir in Parmesan and herbs after baking.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Oven-safe baking dish
- Aluminium foil
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
Storage
Refrigerate promptly for up to 3 days and reheat until piping hot.
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