Sweet Potato Risotto
Sweet potatoes add a touch of sweetness to this creamy risotto recipe. Top the sweet potato risotto with fresh sage, parmesan and crispy bacon.
Servings: 6
Calories: 345kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large white onion finely chopped (this is typically about 1.5 cups once cut).
- ¼ cup avocado or olive oil (divided)
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1-2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
- 2-4 fresh sage leaves (plus more for garnishing)
- 1 cup cooked sweet potato
- 6-8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
Optional toppings:
- ½ to 1 cup Crispy bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- Fresh sage leaves
- Fresh grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot while you finely chop the onions.
- Toss in the onions and cook until they have turned translucent and then start to turn golden brown.
- Heat your stock in a separate pot set to medium heat.
- Add the arborio rice and the rest of the oil to the onions. Stir well and cook for a few minutes until the individual grains of rice start to turn just a little bit translucent at the tips.
- Add in the salt, sage leaves and cooked sweet potato.
- Start to slowly ladle in the warmed stock. You’ll want to add about 1 cup at a time, then stir continuously with a wooden spoon and wait for the arborio rice to start to absorb the liquid.
- When it starts to look less wet, add in the next ladle of stock. Repeat this until the risotto is cooked through and tender. You may not use all of the stock.
- Spoon the cooked sweet potato risotto into your dishes and then top with the crispy bacon, cheese and herbs.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
On the stove this entire process typically takes 45 to 60 minutes depending on how long you saute the onions and the amount of stock you add at a time.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the recipe. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3145IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 3mg