Description
Sweet Corn Risotto is a creamy and delicious dish made with Arborio rice, sweet corn, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable broth over low heat. Keep it warm but not boiling.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the Arborio rice to the skillet, stirring to coat the grains with oil. Cook for about 2 minutes until the rice is slightly toasted.
- If using, pour in the white wine and stir until it is mostly absorbed by the rice.
- Begin adding the warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding the next ladle. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.
- Stir in the sweet corn, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the corn is heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and butter until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For added flavor, try incorporating sautéed mushrooms or spinach into the risotto.
- Substitute the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg