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Classic Risotto Recipe
This is a base recipe for classic risotto. Try one of our add-ins or speciality recipes for more flavor!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 466 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot , chopped
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese , grated
- coarse kosher salt & pepper , to taste
- parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth to a low simmer.
- In a separate, large, heavy bottom skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the shallot and dry rice. Stir using a wooden spoon to brown evenly, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the white wine, stirring until fully soaked up.
- Add a ladle of the chicken broth to the rice and stir every once in a while until the liquid is fully absorbed. When the rice appears almost dry, add another ladle of stock and repeat the process until all liquid is absorbed. Grains should be tender, but not crunchy and not mushy.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper and serve while hot.
- Top with parsley, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- Favorite Risotto Toppings:
- Lobster
- Shrimp
- Scallops
- Cooked vegetables
- Parmesan cheese
- Shaved truffles
- Caramelized onions
- Chicken
- Fresh herbs
- Bacon
- Dried fruit
- Mushrooms
- Infused olive oil
Nutrition Information
Calories
466kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
175mg
(7%)
Potassium
310mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
311IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 311IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.