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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
Creamy Arugula Risotto
  1. 1

    Finely chop the arugula and set it aside.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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.

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