Simple Risotto With Pesto

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup store-bought pesto

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the wine and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is absorbed. Add the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring occasionally and waiting until it's absorbed before adding more. It should take about 30 minutes for all the broth to be absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan, salt, and pepper, then stir in the pesto. Spoon into individual bowls.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

500 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 31.8g 41% DV
Carbs 38.9g 14% DV
Fiber 7.8g 28% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10138.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 708.5mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 58.8mg 20% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 215.8mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2% DV
Calcium 415mg 32% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

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

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