Veggie Risotto
Veggie Risotto
This easy to make risotto can also serve as a main course.
  • CourseVeggie Side Dishes
  • CuisineItalian
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Prep Time Cook Time
15minutes 55minutes
Veggie Risotto
Veggie Risotto
This easy to make risotto can also serve as a main course.
  • CourseVeggie Side Dishes
  • CuisineItalian
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Prep Time Cook Time
15minutes 55minutes
Ingredients
  • 1Tbsp olive oil
  • 1C yellow onions(finely chopped)
  • 1C rice (arborio)(uncooked)
  • 5oz spinach leaves (baby)
  • 2C vegetable broth
  • 1/2tsp salt
  • 1/2tsp black pepper
  • 1/4tsp nutmeg
  • 1 1/2C asparagus(cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1/2C Parmesan cheese (non-dairy grated)
Instructions
  1. In a large pan, heat the oil; saute the onion until tender.
  2. Add the rice and stir well; add the spinach, broth, salt, pepper and nutmeg, and cook on low heat (simmer) for approximately 10 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Add the broth.
  3. Add half of the Parmesan cheese to the veggie rice mixture; transfer the mixture to a casserole dish (greased) and bake covered at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in the asparagus, sprinkle with the remaining cheese; cover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Cover and store for up to one week in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to six months.

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Nutrition Facts
Veggie Risotto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 600mg 25%
Potassium 240mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 65%
Vitamin C 17%
Calcium 15%
Iron 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe’s Default # of Servings)
1.8 Water saved (gallons)
4.5 Manure not deposited (pounds)
5.2 Grains / feed not consumed (pounds)
11.0 Methane not created (gallons)
134.6 CO2 not released (pounds)
.2 Animal lives saved