Mixed Vegetable Risotto

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Ingredients

  • Chicken stock as needed
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup White wine
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 carrot, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup "fresh" (not frozen) peas or more to taste
  • 1 med. size garlic clove mashed
  • 1/2 cup wild mushrooms such as porcini, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 med. tomato, seeded and chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup green beans, chopped fine
  • 1 tbsp. fresh chopped basil
  • 1/2 cup fresh swiss chard, chopped fine.

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop all vegetables by hand. (Do not chop in food processor, or the vegetables will be too fine and you won't be able to taste them.
  2. Bring chicken broth to a simmer.
  3. Saute the onion in the butter until golden and transparent, add the Arborio rice. Saute' the rice for about 3 munites, add the wine, stir, cook on medium heat until the wine is evaporated. Add the chicken broth, stir and simmer until evaporated, continue this method, adding and stirring, until the rice is not quite cooked through.
  4. Add the vegetables, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
  5. Vegetables should be tender crisp.
  6. Serve with freshly grated Parmiggiano Reggiano cheese on each portion.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

620 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.5g 37% DV
Total Fat 35.3g 45% DV
Carbs 59.5g 22% DV
Fiber 16.4g 58% DV
Sugar 16.6g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 745.8mg 32% DV
Potassium 1746.3mg 37% DV
Cholesterol 87.8mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1277.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 56.9mg 63% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 428.3mg 33% DV
Iron 9.4mg 52% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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