Elise Bauer

INGREDIENTS

5 tbsp

butter, divided 4 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp

1 cup

chopped onion

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1/2 tsp

Italian seasoning (dried herbs such as basil and thyme)

1/8 tsp

ground nutmeg

2 cups

risotto rice (arborio, carnaroli, vialone nano)

1/2 cup

white wine

5 cups

chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian option)

3/4 cup

shredded Parmesan cheese

8 oz

baby spinach, finely chopped

1 tsp

lemon zest

1 tsp

lemon juice

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

salt, more to taste