Pineapple Coconut Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple

Instructions

  1. In small sauce pot, combine poineapple juice, coconut milk, and chicken broth. Bring to simmer, and keep warm.
  2. Melt butter in larger stock pot.
  3. Add onion and cook on medium heat until translucent.
  4. Add rice and stir until butter is absorbed (about 3 minutes).
  5. Stirring constantly, add about 1/2c of the liquid to the rice.
  6. Stir until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Add another 1/2c addition of liquid, and stir until liquid is mostly absorbed.
  8. Continue adding liquid 1/2 cup at a time, until rice is tender.
  9. Not all arborio rice is the same. Liquid amounts may be more or less than the 3 cups. Risotto is done when the rice is soft and creamy, with a little bite in the center of each grain. This will take about 20 minutes to achieve.
  10. When rice is cooked, stir in parmesan cheese and pineapple.
  11. season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

440 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 32.6g 42% DV
Carbs 26.6g 10% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 9.8g 20% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10206.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 330.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 11.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 11.9mg 13% DV
Calcium 223.8mg 17% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% 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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