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Roasted Sweetpotato Risotto

Roasted Sweetpotato Risotto combines creamy arborio rice with roasted sweetpotato puree, fresh rosemary, thyme, and Parmesan for a rich, comforting dish. Layered with tender sweetpotato pieces and finished with butter and herbs, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.

Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 389 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweetpotatoes
  • ¼ cup olive oil divided
  • 4 cups hot vegetable or chicken stock divided
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1½ cups arborio rice 12-ounce package
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1½ teaspoons thyme leaves
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesean cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Peel sweetpotatoes and cut in half. Cut half the sweetpotatoes into ¼-inch diced and set aside (These will go into the risotto in step #4). Cut the remaining sweetpotatoes into 1-inch chunks; toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and roast until soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Puree 1" cubed sweetpotatoes in a food processor with ¼ cup hot chicken or vegetable stock; reserve
  • In a large saucepan, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil; sauté onion and small diced sweetpotatoes over medium high heat. Cook until softened but not browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and arborio rice and cook 2-3 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Stir in wine. Cook, stirring until completely absorbed.
  • In the same manner add hot stock, ½ cup at a time, stirring until each addition is completely absorbed and stock is used up.
  • Add sweetpotato puree, rosemary, thyme, butter and parmesan.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Sweetpotato Risotto
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
389
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
1639
mg
71
%
Potassium
 
513
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
16601
IU
332
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
90
mg
9
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
46
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 1639mgPotassium: 513mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 16601IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 46g