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Meyer lemons with a few basil leaves perfume the rice. Vibrant extra-virgin olive oil, instead of butter, adds the finishing touch to this lemon risotto. You’ll notice that there’s no chicken stock in this recipe—cooking the rice with water instead allows the lemon flavor to really shine through.
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