Creamy Arugula Risotto
Creamy Arugula Risotto balances rich, velvety Arborio rice with the fresh, peppery bite of chopped arugula, rounded out by a hint of white wine and Parmesan. It’s comforting yet bright, ideal for a weeknight vegetarian dinner or as an elegant side for guests.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Arugula Risotto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Finely chop the arugula and set it aside.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the rice in the hot oil until it looks lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the wine and stir frequently until most of the liquid is absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the vegetable broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring almost constantly. Add the arugula with the 5th cup of vegetable broth; then pour in the remaining broth, stirring almost constantly, until the rice is tender yet slightly firm, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 4
Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 705.78 kcal High 35%
- Protein 17.99 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 103.41 g 38%
- Total Fat 21.67 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 7.83 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.0 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 1245.71 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 7.54 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 5.78 g --
- Added Sugars 1.75 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 195.36 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 5.84 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 486.12 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 405.62 mcg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin C 4.44 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Arugula Risotto is an Italian side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Baby Arugula, Butter, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 705.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Arugula Risotto?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Creamy Arugula Risotto made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Baby Arugula, Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Arugula Risotto?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 705.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Arugula Risotto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Arugula Risotto healthy?
- Creamy Arugula Risotto has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 705.78 calories and 17.99 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1245.71 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.83 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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