59 low calorie vegetable risotto Recipes

extra virgin olive oil, red bell pepper, seeded and diced, diced zucchini, butter, onion, chopped, garlic, pressed, short-grain rice, low sodium chicken broth, frozen artichoke hearts, freshly shredded parmesan cheese, salt and pepper

minced fresh parsley leaves , stems reserved, minced fresh mint leaves , stems reserved, grated lemon zest , from 1 lemon, asparagus , tough ends snapped off and reserved, spears cut on bias into 1/2-inch thick pieces, leeks, white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and sliced thin (about 4 cups), low sodium chicken broth, water, unsalted butter, table salt, fresh ground pepper, frozen peas, garlic cloves, minced, arborio rice, dry white wine, grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving (about 3/4 cup), lemon juice

vegetable broth, olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, leeks, shredded, arborio rice, dry white wine, chopped fresh mixed herbs, baby spinach, low-fat plain yogurt, salt and pepper, shredded leek, to garnish

shelled fresh (or frozen, thawed) fava beans or peas (from about 2 lb pods), kosher salt, distilled white vinegar, eggs, low-sodium chicken broth, unsalted butter, divided, chanterelles or crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, halved or quartered if large, olive oil, leeks, whites and pale greens only, chopped, fennel bulb, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, arborio rice, dry white wine, flat-leaf spinach, trimmed , leaves torn, creme fraiche or sour cream, grated pecorino or parmesan (about 3 oz) plus more for shaving, chopped fresh chives plus more for serving, freshly ground black pepper

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, peeled and finely chopped, risotto rice, white wine, warm light vegetable stock, a bunch of spring onions, thinly sliced, cooked peeled prawns, low-fat creme fraiche, a squeeze of lemon, basil, chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper

vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth, fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced, scallions, chopped, green and white parts kept separate, fresh squeezed orange juice, extra virgin olive oil , or grapeseed oil, carrot, peeled and finely diced, grated fresh ginger, grated orange zest, arborio rice, sake , mirin (a sweet rice wine) or white wine, yogurt cheese (to make , take non-fat or low-fat plain yogurt and put it into a fine colander with either paper towels or a coffee filter. set it over a container to collect the moisture and allow it to drain for 6 hours or overnight, but i have done this in as short as an hour, while not cheese it s still lost a lot of liquid. scoop the cheese out of the filter) or greek style yogurt or heavy cream, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

vegetable broth (low sodium preferred ), olive oil, arborio rice, beer (i prefer a lager or ale), chopped broccoli florets, dijon mustard, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, chopped roma tomatoes, salt and pepper

balsamic vinegar, vegetable stock or low-sodium broth, extra-virgin olive oil, shallot, thinly sliced, bay leaf, arborio rice, dry white wine, unsalted butter, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving, salt, freshly ground pepper

chicken stock (or vegetable), leek, sliced finely (or 1 chopped onion), garlic cloves, crushed, kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (or lime zest and a little juice), arborio rice, cooked prawns (shrimp), frozen peas, black pepper, sea salt, parsley, to garnish, parmesan cheese, this is optional (or to serve on the side )

olive oil, chopped onion, coarsely chopped button and/or crimini mushrooms, portobello mushroom , gills removed, cap and stem chopped, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh thyme, minced garlic, pearl barley, more) canned low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth, tomato paste, grated parmesan cheese

low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock, extra-virgin olive oil, butter, zuchinni, onion, thyme, white wine (optional), pearled barley (7 oz), beans, canned, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

vegetable broth (or low sodium chicken broth), olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, arborio rice, dry white wine, asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces, blanched, tomatoes, halved, summer squash, finely chopped (or 1 cup sweet corn or 1 cup finely chopped carrots), frozen peas, salt, pepper, fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried ), italian parsley, chopped, freshly grated parmesan cheese, gouda cheese, grated (or swiss, or cheese of choice)

vegetable stock or 6 cups low-sodium broth, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, arborio rice (2 cups), zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice (10 oz), scallions , thinly sliced crosswise, frozen peas, thawed, arugula , large stems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese , for serving (optional)

butter, onion, diced, arborio rice, low-sodium vegetable broth, sliced portabella mushrooms, diced asparagus, sweetened dried cranberries, minced fresh basil, parmesan cheese

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

vegetable stock, arborio rice, oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, pumpkin, in cubes (900g), apple juice, fresh oregano, chopped, pistachios, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, saffron thread

vegetable stock , can use store bought low sodium vegetable broth or stock, onions, finely diced, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, arborio rice, lemon , juice and zest of, freshly grated parmesan cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese, garnish, shredded mozzarella cheese, half-and-half, chopped parsley, panko breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, for frying

nonstick vegetable oil spray, leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped, fennel bulb, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), dried thyme, pearl barley, canned low-salt chicken broth, saffron threads, frozen baby lima beans, thawed, fresh baby spinach, trimmed, thinly sliced, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, fresh basil sprigs