Spinach Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 10 oz. frozen, chopped spinach
  • 5 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 minced clove garlic
  • 1 c. arborio rice
  • 1/2 c. white wine
  • 4 1/2 c. chicken broth
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. butter

Instructions

  1. Cook the chopped spinach in 3 tablespoons of olive oil with 1/4 cup of the onion until completely defrosted.
  2. Add the garlic and cook until almost dry; set aside.
  3. In a large, heavy pot, soften the remaining onion in the rest of the olive oil.
  4. Add the rice and toss with oil.
  5. Add the white wine and, stirring with wooden spoon, cook over moderate heat until the wine has been absorbed.
  6. Add the chicken broth to the rice, 1/2 cup at a time, the same way that the wine was added, until the rice is al dente and a creamy sauce has developed throughout the rice.
  7. This will take about 30 minutes.
  8. Add the spinach with the last addition of stock.
  9. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter.
  10. Serve immediately.
  11. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

689 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.1g 26% DV
Total Fat 55g 71% DV
Carbs 32.5g 12% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 6.6g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 479.8mg 21% DV
Potassium 316.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12% DV
Calcium 257.8mg 20% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

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

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