Creamy Risotto

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Creamy Risotto
45 min.
6
641kcal

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Are you tired of the same old side dishes? Looking for a gluten-free option that's sure to impress? Look no further! This Creamy Risotto is the perfect blend of rich, savory flavors and textures that will elevate any meal, whether as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish. With a caloric breakdown of 30.45% protein, 40.2% fat, and 29.35% carbs, it's a well-rounded dish that satisfies your cravings without compromising on your dietary needs.

Prepared in just 45 minutes and serving six, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious. The star of the show is Arborio rice, which, when cooked in a slow, steady stream of warm chicken broth, transforms into a creamy, dreamy dish with the consistency of heavy cream. The process might seem meticulous, adding the broth cup by cup, but trust us, it's worth the effort for that perfect creamy texture.

To elevate your risotto to restaurant quality, we include a secret ingredient – white wine. It's not just for flavor; it helps the rice release its starches, creating that signature creaminess. And let's not forget the finishing touches of grated Parmesan cheese and butter, adding a depth of flavor that takes this dish from good to gourmet.

Whether you're cooking for a family dinner, a fancy date night, or just want to treat yourself, this Creamy Risotto is a versatile, delectable choice. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for an extra touch of elegance, and enjoy the process of cooking as much as the eating!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • small onion finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups arborio rice 
  • 0.8 cup wine dry white
  • 4.5 cups chicken broth canned reduced-sodium
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • tablespoons butter 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add rice; cook, stirring until well coated, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add wine; cook, stirring until absorbed, about 1 minute. Season with salt. Gently heat broth; keep warm.
  5. Add about 1 cup of warm broth. Cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes total. The rice should be tender (but not mushy) and suspended in liquid with the consistency of heavy cream.
  6. Remove pan from heat. Stir in Parmesan and butter; season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve immediately (risotto will continue to thicken as it sits).
  8. Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories641kcal
Protein30.45%
Fat40.2%
Carbs29.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29
Glycemic Load
31.66
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.993043350137%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:640.67kcal
32.03%
Fat:27.01g
41.55%
Saturated Fat:8.84g
55.23%
Carbohydrates:44.38g
14.79%
Net Carbohydrates:42.78g
15.56%
Sugar:0.79g
0.88%
Cholesterol:97.78mg
32.59%
Sodium:992.44mg
43.15%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:1.45%
100%
Protein:46.04g
92.08%
Selenium:40.35µg
57.64%
Phosphorus:371.89mg
37.19%
Zinc:4.99mg
33.3%
Folate:121.98µg
30.5%
Vitamin B3:5.8mg
29.02%
Manganese:0.58mg
28.96%
Vitamin B12:1.71µg
28.57%
Iron:4.32mg
23.98%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
20.84%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.53%
Calcium:140.1mg
14.01%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.54%
Magnesium:49.35mg
12.34%
Vitamin E:1.67mg
11.16%
Vitamin A:497.12IU
9.94%
Copper:0.19mg
9.63%
Potassium:335.76mg
9.59%
Vitamin K:8.46µg
8.05%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.17%
Fiber:1.6g
6.39%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.44%
Vitamin C:0.86mg
1.05%
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