1. Baked Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
There’s no toiling over a hot stove here. This clever recipe goes right in the oven, leaving your hands free to get the rest of the meal together (and/or wrangle children , finish work and kick back with a glass of wine ).
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2. Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Barley Risotto
Using barley instead of arborio rice gives the classic dish a unique, nutty flavor and lots of healthy, whole-grain goodness.
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3. Lobster Risotto
So elegant and impressive, no one will ever guess how easy it is to make. (Seriously—you’re only nine ingredients away.)
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4. Sage-Barley Risotto with Butternut Squash
Another grain swap that makes risotto fast and healthy. Not only is barley a quick-cooking ingredient, but it also packs a punch of protein .
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5. Parmesan Risotto
As simple as this recipe is, there are a few key steps to making it flawlessly. Be sure to heat the water ahead of time so when it’s added to the rice, it doesn’t slow the cooking process. And be sure to keep stirring so the risotto stays moist and creamy.
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6. White Risotto with Corn, Carrots and Kale
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7. Instant Pot Risotto à la Carbonara
Can you believe this comfort food hybrid only needs 25 minutes to come together? Bring on the crispy pancetta, salty Parmesan and dry white wine.
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8. Joanna Gaines’s Spring Vegetable Risotto
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9. Mushroom Risotto
Instead of stirring the risotto nonstop for 30 minutes, we save it for the very end. Don’t worry: It’ll turn out just as creamy, plus it gives you more time to set the table or prepare the main course.
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10. Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Leeks
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11. Tomato and Yellow Zucchini Risotto
Despite its luxurious consistency, this summer stunner is dairy-free and vegan . The secret is cooking the zucchini down long enough so that it turns uber creamy without the help of butter, cheese or cream.
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12. Vegan Instant Pot Farro Risotto
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13. Farro Risotto with Butternut Squash and Scallions
Butternut is arguably the most popular fall squash , so feel free to swap in acorn, kabocha or delicata if you’ve already had your fill for the season.
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14. Creamy Spring Risotto
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15. Lemon and Spinach Orzotto
It’s basically the most low-maintenance risotto you’ll ever make, since it’s finished in less than an hour and requires only minimal stirring.
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16. Easy Brown Rice Risotto with Mushrooms and Fresh Oregano
Whether you use brown arborio or short-grain brown rice, this dish is loaded with nutrition (and lots of buttery, cheesy mushrooms ).
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17. One-Pot Creamy Baked Risotto with Lemon Pepper Chicken
Make it once, eat it all week. Be sure to use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs so it turns out as juicy, crispy and flavorful as possible.
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18. Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
Everyone’s favorite new gadget is a dream for making risotto. It’s done in 20 minutes, but tastes like you spent two hours stirring it on the stove.
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19. Quick Cauliflower ‘Risotto’ with Asparagus and Cilantro-Basil Pesto
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20. Brown Butter Scallops with Parmesan Risotto
From fridge to table in half an hour. We kid you not. Be sure to pat the scallops dry before searing them—their outer crust will turn out crispier.
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21. Vegan Barley Asparagus Risotto
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22. Quinoa Risotto with Pan-Roasted Mushrooms
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23. Easy Lemon Faux Risotto
The secret to this recipe? Swapping arborio rice for orzo, a rice-shaped pasta that cooks up quickly and beautifully every time.
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24. Vegan Pumpkin Risotto with Rosemary
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25. Italian Quinoa Risotto Lasagna with Truffle Oil
Not only does the quinoa risotto boast butter, fresh herbs and truffle oil, but it’s also made with three types of cheese : Parmesan, provolone and mozzarella .
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26. No-Stir Creamy Lemon and Herb Baked Risotto
Baking the risotto in the oven means you can spend less time stirring and more time making the main course. (Might we suggest shrimp , salmon or chicken ?)
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27. Curry Chicken with Mushroom Risotto
Using coconut milk in place of traditional cream in the risotto is such a smart idea, since it pairs beautifully with the ground turmeric and curry powder in the chicken.
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28. Risotto-Stuffed Acorn Squash
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29. Garlic-Brown Butter Mushroom Risotto
In case you thought brown butter risotto couldn’t get more decadent, topping it with a runny poached egg really takes the dish to a new level of heavenly.
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