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Parmesan Risotto

An easy, creamy, and velvety Italian treat that tastes like a gourmet dish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 367 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth warmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • ½ cup white wine or extra broth
  • ⅔ cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Warm the broth in the microwave or in a small saucepan.
  2. Add olive oil and onions to a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in rice and garlic and cook until rice starts to lightly brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add wine and cook, while stirring, until evaporated. Add warmed broth ½ cup at a time, stirring until evaporated after each addition. This will take about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese (reserve a couple of tablespoons for garnish), butter and parsley. Taste and season with salt & pepper as needed.

Notes

  • Optional add in 1/2 cup defrosted peas or asparagus at the end.
  • Keep stock or broth warm on low heat on the stove.
  • Wine adds great flavor but can be substituted with additional broth if desired.
  • Add hot stock, a ladle at a time. Stir with a wooden spoon until liquid is completely absorbed into the rice before adding more.
  • When the broth is all added in, the rice should be creamy and cooked through. If not, more broth can be added.
  • Optional add in 1/2 cup defrosted peas or asparagus at the end.
  • Risotto will thicken once cooled, add additional broth or water when reheating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 367 (18%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 965mg (40%) Potassium 235mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 389IU (8%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 216mg (22%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Calories 367 18%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 965mg 40%
Potassium 235mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 389IU 8%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 216mg 22%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.