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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 389kcal
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: 1 | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1639mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 16601IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 46g