Rosemary Lemon Risotto

A grounding post holiday comfort dish designed to calm the body, brighten the mind + restore balance.

Comfort + micronutrients + mindful cooking = emotional steadiness.

This creamy, citrus-kissed risotto isn’t just indulgent — it’s functional nourishment. Lemon’s vitamin C helps reduce oxidative stress + supports neurotransmitter balance, while rosemary contains rosmarinic acid, shown to modulate cortisol + enhance cognitive clarity. Slow-digesting complex carbs from Arborio rice support steady serotonin production, helping stabilize mood + reduce stress-driven energy crashes.

Rosemary Lemon Risotto

• 1 cup Arborio rice

• 4 cups warm vegetable or bone broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil, or ghee

• 1 small shallot, finely diced

• 1 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

• Zest + juice of 1 organic lemon

• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

• Sea salt + black pepper, to taste

• Optional: sautéed mushrooms, or roasted fennel (for depth)

Benefits

• Lemon → antioxidant support, vitamin C for stress resilience + brain function

• Rosemary → may reduce cortisol, improve focus + mental clarity

• Arborio rice → complex carbs support serotonin synthesis

• Parmigiano / Nutritional Yeast → rich in B-vitamins for nervous system health

• Olive oil → anti-inflammatory fats that support brain signaling