Risotto Primavera

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

A vibrant, creamy risotto loaded with fresh vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and asparagus, perfect for a hearty vegetarian main or side dish with Italian flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (13 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 cup julienned zucchini
  • 1 (10 oz.) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, bring chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
  3. Add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
  4. Add mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini, and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add asparagus and basil, and cook for an additional minute.
  6. Place cooked rice in a serving bowl.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and vegetables.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

581 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17g 34% DV
Total Fat 31.4g 40% DV
Carbs 59.8g 22% DV
Fiber 8.3g 29% DV
Sugar 12.8g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10236.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1103.3mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 934.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 13.6mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 319mg 25% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV

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

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