Lemon and Toasted Almond Risotto

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
• 1 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 2 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 to 4 cups light vegetable broth (best to use homemade -- see note below**)
• 1/3 cup raw almonds, coarsely chopped (Measure before chopping; and feel free to use more, to taste.)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked whole oats (or "oat groats," as they're often called), in their cooking liquid (up to about 1/4 cup of liquid), optional but recommended
• 1/2 cup Sauvignon Blanc (plus a glass for you to enjoy while stirring the pot!)
• Juice and zest of two small Meyer lemons (or one medium regular lemon)