DIRECTIONS
1 . In a large saucepan , bring your vegetable stock to a BOIL . Allow the stock to cook at a rolling boil , stirring intermittently . Set aside .
2 . In a heavy bottom saucepan over medium high heat , ADD the olive oil , onion , and garlic . Cook until translucent .
3 . ADD rice and stir for 3-4 minutes to allow the rice to toast evenly . SEASON with salt . Once the rice has toasted , ADD 4 cups of the vegetable stock and carefully stir , ensuring that no rice is sticking to the bottom of the pan . As the rice continues to cook , more of the starch from the rice will thicken the cooking liquid . This is normal .
4 . Once the rice begins to sit above the level of the stock in the pot , it is time to ADD another 4 cups of vegetable stock ( this usually takes 6-8 minutes ). Give the rice another stir to ensure that the granules are not sticking to the bottom of the pot . Once the liquid comes back to a boil , REDUCE until the rice once again rises above the level of the stock . At this point , it is time for the final addition of stock . Once again , allow for the rice to cook and the stock to reduce to about half its volume .
5 . Once the final addition of stock has reduced , TURN the burner off , and ADD your butter and Parmesan cheese . STIR vigorously ! The goal is to whip air into the risotto to make it light and fluffy .
6 . ADD the diced zucchini and finish with the lemon juice and more salt , if desired .
7 . TRANSFER the risotto to shallow bowls , and TOP with a few pieces of the pickled squash blossom ( and the basil , if desired ).
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