Sweet Potato & Chickpea Risotto
A vegetarian main course that is filling and comforting for a family dinner. Cooking the short-grain rice in the milk makes it smooth and creamy. Add a crisp green salad on the side with some cherry tomatoes and a balsamic vinaigrette.
- Course Main Dishes
- Prep. Time 5 - 10 mins
- Cooking Time 30 - 35 mins
- Yields 4 servings
1 milk product serving(s) per person
Preparation
What You Need
Instructions
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté sweet potatoes, garlic, onion, red pepper, basil, salt and pepper for 5 min or until onion is softened. Stir in rice; sauté for 1 min.
Pour in broth and bring to a boil, stirring. Whisk flour into 3 cups (750 mL) milk and gradually stir into pot; bring to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring twice, for 15 min or until rice is almost tender.
Stir in chickpeas; simmer, uncovered, for 5 min or until rice is tender, stirring in more milk, if desired, to moisten rice. Stir in half of the Canadian Parmesan cheese. Spoon into bowls and serve sprinkled with remaining cheese.
Tips
Homemade vegetable broth is wonderful in this recipe if you have it. You may need to add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp (1 to 2 mL) more salt to boost the flavours if your broth is unsalted.
Leftovers of this risotto are terrific for lunch. Transfer leftovers to a shallow, airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat to serve or enjoy cold with some baby spinach mixed in.
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Nutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 451 CaloriesProtein: 19 g
Carbohydrate: 74 g
Fat: 8 g
Fibre: 7 g
Sodium: 711 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient (% DV)*
Calcium:
39 %
/
427
mg
Folate:
78 %
Vitamin C:
74 %
Vitamin A:
67 %
Vitamin B12:
59 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
2 out of 3 Canadians are not getting enough milk products every day. Discover the multiple benefits of milk products and learn more about the recommended number of servings.
Getenough.ca
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