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    Classic Spinach Risotto Recipe (VIDEO)

    Oct 5, 2022 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Classic Spinach Risotto is a restaurant-worthy meal. It is rich, creamy, and so flavorful! Follow my step-by-step instructions and treat your family with this elegant dish. #spinach #risotto #Italian #dinner #vegetarian #recipe
    This Classic Spinach Risotto is a restaurant-worthy meal. It is rich, creamy, and so flavorful! Follow my step-by-step instructions and treat your family with this elegant dish. #spinach #risotto #Italian #dinner #vegetarian #recipe
    This Classic Spinach Risotto is a restaurant-worthy meal. It is rich, creamy, and so flavorful! Follow my step-by-step instructions and treat your family with this elegant dish. #spinach #risotto #Italian #dinner #vegetarian #recipe
    This Classic Spinach Risotto is a restaurant-worthy meal. It is rich, creamy, and so flavorful! Follow my step-by-step instructions and treat your family with this elegant dish. 
    This Classic Spinach Risotto is a restaurant-worthy meal. It is rich, creamy, and so flavorful! Follow my step-by-step instructions and treat your family with this elegant dish. 

    This Classic Spinach Risotto is a restaurant-worthy meal. It is rich, creamy, and so flavorful! Follow my step-by-step instructions and treat your family with this elegant dish. 

    Spinach Risotto on a wooden spoon

    I am a big risotto fan and this Spinach Risotto is my favorite kind of all! I love the creamy rice texture, tender spinach, and the notes of melted butter with Parmesan. It is just perfect! This recipe was thoroughly tested, so there is no doubt in my mind, that you'll love it, too.

    Let's quickly discuss the main ingredients, to make sure your risotto turns out heavenly.

    What Kind of Rice is Best for Spinach Risotto

    By far, the best rice to use for ANY risotto is Arborio rice. It is a high-starch, short-grained white rice that adds a creamy and silky texture to risotto. The good news is that it is not hard to find nowadays since it is sold in almost all large grocery stores and online. The bad news is that it is at a bit higher price point, compared to other rice varieties. But frankly, it is worth paying a little extra because the results are SO TASTY! If for some reason you can't find Arborio rice, sushi rice is the next best option.

    What Kind of Spinach to Use

    I absolutely love using fresh baby spinach. It is so tender, and it doesn't require cutting. Regular spinach can also be used, but you'll need to roughly chop it.

    How to Make a Perfect Risotto

    If you want to make a perfect spinach risotto, be prepared to stir a lot. The key to making any risotto is stirring. Adding wine and hot broth, one cup at a time, and stirring, stirring, stirring... This process allows the rice to absorb the liquids properly, release starch, and create a creamy texture. It is quite easy, and I actually ENJOY stirring the rice. Trust me, it's not too hard. Plus, you have an open bottle of wine nearby. 🙂 And now that I’ve gotten you all excited about stirring, it's time to cook Spinach Risotto!

    Spinach Risotto on a white plate

    Spinach Risotto Recipe

    1. Bring the vegetable broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Keep the broth warm over very low heat.

    2. Meanwhile, add the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of butter, diced onion, and garlic to a heavy large saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes over medium heat.

    cooking onions in olive oil and butter

    3. Stir in the rice and let it toast for a few minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring continuously, until fully absorbed.

    Adding wine and toasting rice

    4. Add 1 cup of the hot vegetable broth to the rice, and stir until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring continuously, until the rice is just tender and the risotto is smooth and creamy (about 25-30 minutes).

    Cooking rice with broth

    5. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the fresh spinach, and cook until fully wilted (5 minutes).

    Adding spinach to spinach risotto

    6. Stir in the remaining butter and Parmesan cheese. Serve.

    adding butter and Parmesan cheese to Spinach Risotto
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    Spinach Risotto: Video Tutorial

    Classic Spinach Risotto

    Tania Sheff
    This Classic Spinach Risotto is a restaurant-worthy meal. It is rich, creamy, and so flavorful! Follow my step-by-step instructions and treat your family with this elegant dish. 
    4.81 from 26 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 634 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 cups vegetable broth
    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • 4 tbsp. butter divided
    • 1 medium onion minced
    • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
    • 1 ½ cup Arborio rice
    • 1 cup dry white wine good quality
    • 6 oz. fresh baby spinach
    • 1 cup Parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Bring the vegetable broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Keep the broth warm over very low heat.
    • Meanwhile, add the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of butter, diced onion, and garlic to a heavy large saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
    • Stir in the rice and let it toast for a few minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring continuously, until fully absorbed.
    • Add 1 cup of the hot vegetable broth to the rice, and stir until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring continuously, until the rice is just tender and the risotto is smooth and creamy (about 25-30 minutes).
    • Reduce the heat to low, stir in the fresh spinach, and cook until fully wilted (5 minutes).
    • Stir in the remaining butter and Parmesan cheese.

    Notes

    What Kind of Rice is Best

    By far, the best rice to use for ANY risotto is Arborio rice. It is a high-starch, short-grained white rice that adds a creamy and silky texture to risotto. The good news is that it is not hard to find nowadays since it is sold in almost all large grocery stores and online. The bad news is that it is at a bit higher price point, compared to other rice varieties. But frankly, it is worth paying a little extra because the results are SO TASTY! If for some reason you can’t find Arborio rice, sushi rice is the next best option.

    What Kind of Spinach to Use

    I absolutely love using fresh baby spinach. It is so tender, and it doesn’t require cutting. Regular spinach can also be used, but you’ll need to roughly chop it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 634kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 15gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 2425mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5555IUVitamin C: 14.7mgCalcium: 357mgIron: 4.8mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. Motowngirl says

      March 19, 2023 at 8:45 pm

      5 stars
      This was really excellent! It was pretty garlicky, but not overwhelmingly so. The hubby enjoyed it as well. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        March 21, 2023 at 1:45 pm

        Thank you, friend!

        Reply
    2. Susie says

      October 19, 2022 at 2:57 pm

      What can you substitute for the wine?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        October 19, 2022 at 10:44 pm

        Hi Susie! Just use extra veggie broth instead. Happy cooking!

        Reply
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