Can I use brown rice instead?

Yes, but it will require a longer cooking time.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Risotto made with Arborio rice is gluten-free.

Grilled chicken or vegetables complement it well.

Grains

A creamy risotto infused with zesty lemon and aromatic thyme, perfect as a side or main dish.

لكل 100 غ

175 kcal

1 cup

420 kcal

(240 g)

البروتين	الكربوهيدرات	الدهون
4 g / 100g	32 g / 100g	5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 8% · Carbs 68% · Fat 24%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (240 g, 420 kcal) is 21% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 102 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Lemon Thyme Risotto is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g
Lemon Thyme Risotto	175	4 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

7/10

Enjoy in moderation as a comforting, flavorful dish.

Can I use brown rice instead?: Yes, but it will require a longer cooking time.
Is this recipe gluten-free?: Risotto made with Arborio rice is gluten-free.
What can I serve with risotto?: Grilled chicken or vegetables complement it well.

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