Matcha Green Tea Risotto
A creamy Italian classic infused with the earthy depth of matcha, creating a flavor that lingers like a sip of tea. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, Matcha powder, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1 tbsp Matcha powder
- 1/2, diced Onion
- 2, minced Garlic cloves
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup White wine
- 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup white wine and stir until absorbed. Begin adding 4 cups warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until the rice is al dente.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp matcha powder, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Cook for 2 minutes until the risotto is creamy. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan.
