Turn arborio rice into amazing risotto.
17 Ways to Use Arborio Rice
Updated on Aug. 09, 2024
Parmesan Risotto
Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish. In this version, arborio, a type of rice, is briefly sauteed, then slowly cooked in wine and seasonings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Chicken Paella
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Turmeric lends flavor and a pretty golden color to this Spanish-style entree. Haven’t tried arborio rice? You’ll love its creamy texture.
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 516 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1242mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein.
3/17
Portobello Risotto with Mascarpone
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which makes it extra special. —Carmella Ryan, Rockville Centre, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup risotto mixture with 1 heaping tablespoon marscarpone cheese: 350 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
4/17
Butternut Squash Oven Risotto
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Squash and beer make my risotto different and delicious. Plus, cooking it in the oven cuts down on hands-on time making it. Win-win. —Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, TX
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 311 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
5/17
Pressure-Cooker Shrimp RIsotto
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Shrimp and risotto are two of my favorites even though risotto takes time and attention when cooked on the stovetop. This risotto recipe can of course be made in the usual way on the stove, but I wanted to use my pressure cooker since it’s such a timesaver. I think the flavor and texture of this speedy version are similar to those in the traditional method. —Donna-Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 499 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 916mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
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Arborio Rice and White Bean Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Soup is the ultimate comfort food. This hearty, satisfying soup with arborio rice is low in fat and comes together in less than 30 minutes. —Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 303 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 861mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein.
7/17
Slow-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto
Total Time
2 hours 50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love risotto, but I don’t always love the time and stirring it takes to get the creamy goodness. I found a slow-cooker risotto recipe and thought it was too good to be true. I decided to adapt a jambalaya recipe for this dish. —Angela Westra, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 335 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 1276mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
8/17
Roasted Asparagus Risotto
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe's wow factor makes it perfect for special occasions. To save time, the asparagus and prosciutto can be roasting while the rice cooks on the stovetop. Then both will be ready to stir into the risotto by the time the rice is done. —Deonna Mazur, Buffalo, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 311 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
9/17
Pressure-Cooker Tex-Mex Risotto
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love food with lots of flavor and a Mexican twist, but am too lazy to stand over a pot of risotto. This recipe gave me the opportunity to marry my love of Mexican and creamy risotto—no muss, no fuss. —Sharon Marx, Grand Blanc, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 446 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 742mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
10/17
Turkey Thyme Risotto
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This satisfying risotto is a wonderful way to reinvent leftover turkey. I use Romano cheese, garlic and plenty of fresh mushrooms. —Sunny McDaniel, Cary, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 337 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
11/17
Salmon with Dill Sauce & Lemon Risotto
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the classic combination of lemon and fish, and this salmon risotto is delicious and easy to throw together at the end of a long day. —Amanda Reed, Nashville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet with 3 tablespoons sauce and 3/4 cup risotto: 815 calories, 54g fat (10g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1273mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein.
12/17
Spring Green Risotto
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Once a week I create a new recipe for my blog, An Officer and a Vegan. I first made this risotto when I needed something cheerful and comforting. It would be fantastic with asparagus, zucchini or summer squash, but use whatever veggies are in season. —Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 198 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Spiced Pear Risotto
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love risotto and are always in search of fun and different ways to prepare it. I like to serve this fruity version with pork tenderloin.—Kim Berto, Port Orchard, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 293 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 675mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
14/17
Chicken Risotto
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Portobello mushrooms add an earthy flavor to this creamy classic, while shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a snap to prepare. You'll savor every bite. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 22 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 981mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Apple-Cranberry Breakfast Risotto
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cranberries and apples are tart enough to balance the sweetness in this hearty dish that's fun for an after-presents breakfast on Christmas morning. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 298 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Pressure-Cooker Risotto with Chicken and Mushrooms
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Portobello mushrooms add an earthy flavor to this creamy classic, while shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a snap to prepare. You'll savor every bite. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 636 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1411mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
17/17
Roasted Vegetable Risotto
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Risotto seems like an indulgence, but this one is easy to make and the taste is like something created by a professional chef! The roasted vegetables add wonderful flavor to the creamy, rich rice dish.—
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 237 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
