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How to make an easy risotto (in any flavour!)

My ultimate guide for how to make an easy risotto from scratch - in any flavour you like! It really isn't tricky.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 501kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion or 3 shallots, sliced or diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ~ 8 medium mushrooms, sliced or diced (or an alternative vegetable)
  • 300 g (~ 1 1/2 cups) arborio rice
  • 1 1/4 litres (~ 5 cups) vegetable stock
  • 1 large handful fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • Few sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
  • 50 g vegetarian parmesan-style cheese, finely grated (~ 1/2 cup when grated)

Instructions

  • Heat a dash of oil in a large pan or wok, and add the onion. Cook over a medium-low heat for 5 minutes, until soft and translucent, then add the garlic and mushrooms (or whatever vegetable you're using). Continue to cook for a further 5-10 minutes until the mushrooms have cooked right down.
  • Add the rice, and cook over a medium heat for a minute or two, mixing well to coat it in the oil.
  • Next, add about 250ml (1 cup) of the vegetable stock. Mix well, and allow to simmer gently for a few minutes until most of the excess liquid has been absorbed. Add the remaining stock about a cup at a time, allowing it to be absorbed each time before adding more (you can use a little less or more than the recipe states, if needed). Stir the risotto regularly to help it become nice and creamy.
  • When the rice is cooked to your liking (after around 30 minutes or so), add the chopped spinach, parsley, and grated cheese. Mix well, stirring until the spinach has wilted and the cheese has melted, then serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
How to make an easy risotto (in any flavour!)
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 501 Calories from Fat 80
% Daily Value*
Fat 8.9g14%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 176mg7%
Potassium 368mg11%
Carbohydrates 89.7g30%
Fiber 4.5g18%
Sugar 2.5g3%
Protein 14.9g30%
Calcium 140mg14%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.