Description
Creamy, sweet, and irresistibly cozy — this Sweet Corn Risotto is the ultimate comfort dish for any night of the week. It combines starchy Arborio rice, golden corn kernels, and parmesan into a velvety bowl of pure comfort. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner, easy side dish, or wholesome vegetarian main, this recipe is full of quick dinner potential, healthy snack vibes, and comforting food ideas.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup Arborio rice
4 cups vegetable broth, warmed
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add Arborio rice and toast for 1-2 minutes until slightly translucent on the edges.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1/2 cup of warm vegetable broth and stir until absorbed. Continue adding broth in 1/2 cup increments, stirring and allowing each addition to absorb before adding more. This takes about 20-25 minutes.
5. Once rice is creamy and al dente, stir in the corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
Stir constantly to release the rice’s starch and keep the texture creamy.
Use warm broth to maintain even cooking. Cold broth will slow the process.
Add a squeeze of lemon at the end for a bright, fresh finish if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sweet corn risotto, vegetarian risotto, easy dinner, comfort food, creamy rice