Sweet Potato Risotto

Gluten Free
Health score
27%
Sweet Potato Risotto
45 min.
4
463kcal

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Imagine a dish that encapsulates the warmth of comfort food while also providing a nutritious twist—welcome to Sweet Potato Risotto! This delightful gluten-free recipe is a perfect blend of creamy Arborio rice, tender sweet potatoes, and aromatic herbs that will tantalize your taste buds. In just 45 minutes, you can create a meal that serves as an enticing starter, a sumptuous side dish, or even a satisfying snack.

The sweetness of the potatoes harmonizes beautifully with the savory notes from garlic and onion, creating a dish that’s as flavorful as it is colorful. Enhanced with the rich depth of dry white wine and finished with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan, each spoonful offers a luxurious experience that’s both comforting and refined.

Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner at home or looking to impress guests at your next gathering, this Sweet Potato Risotto is sure to steal the show. Plus, it’s versatile! Feel free to explore substitutions using other winter squashes like butternut or delicata for a different twist on this classic. So, roll up your sleeves and let’s embark on a culinary journey that’s both satisfying and delicious!

Ingredients

  • cup arborio rice 
  • cup cooking wine dry white
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • servings kosher salt and pepper black
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • large onion finely chopped
  • teaspoons oregano fresh chopped
  • ounces parmesan grated
  • pound sweet potatoes peeled cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. Add the sweet potatoes and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the wine and cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Measure 3 1/2 cups of water.
  6. Add 3/4 cup at a time and cook, stirring occasionally and waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding the next. It should take 25 to 30 minutes for all the water to be absorbed. Stir in the Parmesan and oregano. Substitution: Any flavorful winter squash can be used in place of the sweet potatoes in this recipe. Try butternut, delicata, or hubbard squash.

Nutrition Facts

Calories463kcal
Protein10.25%
Fat23.77%
Carbs65.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61
Glycemic Load
43.85
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.466956458662%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.04mg
Catechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.33mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.23mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
7.67mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:463.05kcal
23.15%
Fat:11.07g
17.02%
Saturated Fat:3.42g
21.34%
Carbohydrates:69.1g
23.03%
Net Carbohydrates:63.2g
22.98%
Sugar:7.08g
7.86%
Cholesterol:9.64mg
3.21%
Sodium:488.88mg
21.26%
Alcohol:6.18g
100%
Alcohol %:2.75%
100%
Protein:10.74g
21.48%
Vitamin A:16216.39IU
324.33%
Manganese:1.01mg
50.4%
Folate:139.11µg
34.78%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.77%
Calcium:236.25mg
23.62%
Fiber:5.9g
23.58%
Phosphorus:224.62mg
22.46%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
21.97%
Iron:3.6mg
19.99%
Vitamin B5:1.71mg
17.06%
Selenium:11.93µg
17.04%
Potassium:549.27mg
15.69%
Copper:0.31mg
15.44%
Magnesium:58.92mg
14.73%
Vitamin B3:2.89mg
14.46%
Vitamin K:13.13µg
12.5%
Vitamin E:1.53mg
10.17%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.78%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.74%
Vitamin C:5.99mg
7.26%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.83%
Source:My Recipes