Risotto with lemon, thyme and feta
Lemon, thyme and feta risotto is a creamy vegetarian main course made with Arborio rice, leeks and dry white wine. The Thermomix TM7 stirs and heats the rice automatically, so you get a restaurant-quality risotto without constant stirring. Crumbled Danish feta and fresh lemon zest add a bright, salty finish perfect for weeknight dinners.
About this recipe
Lemon, thyme and feta risotto made in the Thermomix TM7 turns the classic Italian rice technique into an easy weeknight dinner. Risotto normally asks for twenty minutes of patient stirring at the hob, but the all-in-one kitchen machine takes over completely: it finely chops the leeks and garlic, sautés them in olive oil and butter, then cooks the Arborio rice with white wine and water at a controlled temperature while stirring continuously. What makes this recipe special is the finishing touch — freshly grated lemon zest, picked thyme leaves and crumbled Danish feta folded through the warm rice, giving a bright, salty, herby contrast to the creamy grains. Whether you are searching for Thermomix TM7 risotto recipes, a quick vegetarian main course or a comforting dinner for guests, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal hands-on work, and the mixing bowl is easy to rinse afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Use a good-quality dry white wine you would happily drink yourself; its acidity balances the salty Danish feta. Add it before the water so the alcohol flavour cooks off while the Arborio rice absorbs the aroma.
- Pick the thyme leaves from the stalks before starting, and grate the lemon zest before juicing — the zest from a whole lemon gives the risotto its signature fresh note. Crumble the feta only just before serving so it keeps its texture.
- For a richer result, stir in an extra knob of salted butter with the feta at the end. Leftovers keep well covered in the fridge for a day and can be loosened with a splash of water when reheating.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the salted butter with extra virgin olive oil and swap the Danish feta for a lactose-free white cheese or a generous handful of nutritional flakes for a vegan-friendly, equally savoury result.
- Summer variation: add a handful of peas and thin asparagus pieces with the rice, and finish with grilled courgette ribbons, extra lemon zest and mint instead of thyme for a lighter, seasonal Mediterranean twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops the leeks and garlic cloves evenly in seconds for a sweet, aromatic risotto base. [chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing precision - Add Arborio rice directly into the mixing bowl while the TM7 built-in scale weighs it to the gram. [weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free cooking - The TM7 stirs and heats the rice with white wine automatically, creamy without constant manual stirring. [heating]. [Hands-Free]
- Gentle sautéing - Precise temperature control lets the Thermomix sweat leeks in olive oil and butter without any burning. [browning]. [Precision Control]
- Fresh grating - The Thermomix grates the lemon zest finely, releasing aromatic oils that lift the feta risotto. [grating]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- lemon
- leeks
- garlic cloves
- extra virgin olive oil
- salted butter
- Arborio rice
- dry white wine
- water
- Chicken stock paste
- Danish feta