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    Published: Dec 16, 2021 · Modified: Dec 14, 2021 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    What to Serve with Risotto

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    If you are trying to figure out what to serve and eat with risotto for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. Creamy slow-cooked rice, risotto, is a traditional Italian meal, side, or starter that takes time to make. It is an elegant dish that deserves something wonderful to be served alongside it. All of these suggested sides work great for offering with any risotto however it is flavored, including mushroom, chicken, seafood, saffron, white wine, peas, asparagus, parmesan, and vegetarian recipes.

    The best sides and entrees to serve with risotto are all right here. If you want traditional Italian sides, salads, drinks, meats, and even desserts, this list of best recipes has you covered with so many choices on what to eat. Whether you enjoy homemade risotto for a weeknight or a meal with guests, these recipes have something for everyone including gluten-free, paleo, keto, low-carb, and nut-free recipes.   

     

    What to Serve with Risotto PN1 4 recipe images ciabatta brussels sprouts with bacon taralli and sausage and peppers

     

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH RISOTTO

    This is a tasty list of what sides to eat with Risotto for brunch, lunch, or dinner. To help you decide what to serve with it, I have broken down the list into some subcategories. So based on what course you are looking for these recipes, all are perfect to serve with this Italian rice dish including appetizers, drinks, side dishes, and even dessert.  There are healthy salads, slaws, vegetables, baked goods, and sweets.  This list includes the best of what to make and serve with comforting Italian risotto:

    • Classic & Unique Italian Recipes to Serve with Risotto
    • Appetizers, Baked Goods, & Drinks to Serve With Risotto
    • Soups, Salads & Vegetables to Serve with Risotto
    • Desserts to Serve With Risotto

     

    Classic & Unique Italian Recipes to Serve with Risotto

    This list of sides to serve with creamy Italian rice includes some of the best authentic and new recipe ideas.  If you want standards like shrimp scampi or chicken, these amazing recipes are listed below.  No matter which recipe you choose, they all taste amazing and go well with your next risotto supper.

    Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes & Zucchini
    This quick and easy sheet pan recipe is the best garlic, butter, and lemon shrimp scampi with tomatoes and zucchini. A wonderful low-carb weeknight dinner that the whole family will love
    Check out this recipe
    Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi w tomatoes & zucchini
    Italian Chicken Drumsticks
    This recipe for authentic Italian chicken drumsticks is bursting with flavor thanks to an easy lemon, garlic, and herb marinade.
    Check out this recipe
    Italian Chicken Drumsticks
    Instant Pot Italian Sausage & Peppers
    Instant Pot Italian sausage and peppers is a quick & easy recipe. They are great for sandwiches or as is for the best keto, low-carb, or gluten-free meal. This Instant Pot sausage and pepper recipe is done in one pot and is complete in just 20-minutes. 
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Italian Sausage & Peppers featured overhead of plate with sausage and peppers

    Appetizers, Baked Goods, & Drinks to Serve With Risotto

    Start off dinner with a cocktail or appetizer the next time you have risotto. Or bake some fresh bread to dip into that creamy comforting rice.  Enjoy a martini, tomato bruschetta, and fresh-baked ciabatta bread to get things started.

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
    Salted caramel espresso martinis are a perfectly rich, sweet, and creamy vodka cocktail recipe. Like a combination of a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato and a Kahlua White Russian.
    Check out this recipe
    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini featured on table
    Crispy Baked Marinated Artichoke Hearts
    Crispy oven-baked marinated artichoke hearts is the easiest recipe ever. It is so simple to cook marinated, canned, or frozen artichoke hearts in the oven on high heat to get a crispy outside and a tender inside. They're best as an appetizer, healthy snack, salad pizza topping, or side dish. Artichoke hearts are a wonderful cracker or chip replacement that makes a good gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, and keto dipper.
    Check out this recipe
    Crispy Baked Marinated Artichoke Hearts featured closeup
    Easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta
    This traditional bruschetta combines the perfect flavors of fresh Roma tomatoes, sweet basil, salty capers, and pungent garlic.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta The Short Order Cook
    Ciabatta Bread
    Homemade rustic Italian bread has a crispy crust and a tender chewy inside.
    Check out this recipe
    Ciabatta featured
    Taralli Pugliesi - Italian Black Pepper Cookies
    Taralli are wonderful baked wheat flour rings that are a classic snack in Italy.  Taralli are savory bites that are crispy on the outside and have flaky inside.  The taste is a wonderful combination of floral olive oil and spicy black pepper with every nibble.
    Check out this recipe
    Taralli - Italian Pepper Cookies overhead plated with a red napkin
    Easy Homemade Soft Dinner Rolls
    The best soft homemade dinner rolls baked using yeast are easy to make. These rolls are delicious and enjoyed best when warm straight out of the oven.
    Check out this recipe
    Freshly baked easy homemade soft dinner rolls

    Soups, Salads & Vegetables to Serve with Risotto

    This category of ideas to serve with risotto includes quick, easy, and healthy recipes. They are all on the lighter side and include vegetable side dishes that use healthy ingredients to complete your meal. These recipes include gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan ideas.

    Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
    Instant pot steamed broccoli is a healthy and easy recipe that comes out perfect every time. In just a few minutes fresh broccoli is cooked and ready to enjoy.  This method works in any electric pressure cooker with or without a steamer basket and results in fresh steamed broccoli that is not mushy. 
    Check out this recipe
    Steamed Broccoli featured in instant pot overhead shot
    Amazing Roasted Green Beans with Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning
    These delicious but easy green beans will be a family favorite. The nutty sesame seasoning that includes garlic and onion adds so much flavor.
    Check out this recipe
    plated green beans sprinkles with everything bagel seasoning
    Caramelized Brussel sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese
    Caramelized Brussel sprouts with brown sugar are a wonderful simple side dish.  To make Brussel sprouts even more wonderful add bacon and blue cheese for a sweet, salty, creamy, and nutty delight. 
    Check out this recipe
    Caramelized Brussel Sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese featured overhead
    Grilled Peach, Avocado, and Goat Cheese Arugula Salad
    Sweet grilled peaches, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and spicy arugula are a summer salad sensation.
    Check out this recipe
    grilled Peach avocado goat cheese arugula salad

    Desserts to Serve With Risotto

    An Italian meal isn’t complete until you have dessert. Any of these wonderful desserts would be great to complete your risotto dinner. Whether you want something rich or cool, these dessert recipes are great to make and serve at the end of your meal. 

    Keto No-Bake Cheesecake
    This easy no-bake keto cheesecake is creamy, sweet, and yummy. It is gluten-free, low-carb, and diabetic-friendly with only a few ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto No-Bake Cheesecake recipe card slice on a plate with mint and blueberries fork and napkin and whole cheesecake in the background
    EASY 3-INGREDIENT CREME BRULEE
    3-Ingredients create a creamy custard and caramelized sugar topping for the perfect creme brulee.
    Check out this recipe
    easy 3-ingredient creme brulee
    Stewed Pears
    Sweet pears are stewed with sugar and cinnamon for a sweet treat. They are great for breakfast or for dessert as a topping or accompaniment. This quick and easy recipe makes wonderfully spiced pears.
    Check out this recipe
    Stewed Pears featured image of a white ramekin filled with stewed pears with a touch of cinnamon a spoon and red cloth napkin are to the left

     

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    What to Serve with Risotto PIN 4 recipe images sausage and peppers, ciabatta espresso martini and broccoli salad

     

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    What to Serve with Risotto PN1 4 recipe images ciabatta brussels sprouts with bacon taralli and sausage and peppers

    What to Serve with Risotto

    Angela
    If you are trying to figure out what goes well with risotto this list is exactly what you are looking for. If you want appetizers, cocktails, salads, vegetables, or dessert this list has the best recipes for side dishes to eat with Italian entrees.
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    Prep Time 0 mins
    Course Drinks, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4

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    TRY ANY LISTED ABOVE

    • Ciabatta
    • Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Blue Cheese
    • Roasted Green Beans
    • Tomato Bruschetta
    • Taralli
    • Cheesecake
    • Creme Brulee

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    • Make your favorite homemade risotto recipe.
    • Choose one or more of these recipes to serve with it.
    • Enjoy!
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