Sweet Onion Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet onions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1 (16-ounce) package Arborio rice
  • 8 cups warm chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cook onions in 2 tablespoons hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 30 to 35 minutes or until caramelized. Remove from pan, and set aside.
  2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven; add garlic, and saute 2 minutes. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium; add 1 cup chicken broth. Cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken broth, 1 cup at a time. (This takes about 30 minutes.) Stir in onions.
  4. Add wine; cook, stirring gently, until liquid is absorbed. Stir in cheese, butter, and salt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

745 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.1g 30% DV
Total Fat 55.7g 71% DV
Carbs 42.1g 15% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 3.1g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10430.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 268.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 14mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 225.8mg 17% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

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

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