What to Serve with Risotto

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

 

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