Side dishe for 8
Sweet Potato Risotto
Roasted sweet potato is folded into creamy rice cooked slowly with wine, vegetable stock, Parmesan, and warm spices.
Typical price
$2.39for 4 servings
$0.60 per serving$2.39 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 105 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetSide dishesFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.48Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.36Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.78 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup white rice
- 2/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 cup vegetable stock
- 3 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and roast the diced sweet potato with olive oil for 35 minutes.
- Cook the onion and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, nutmeg, paprika, salt, and pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the wine and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the stock one-half cup at a time and cook for 35 minutes, stirring after each addition.
- Fold in the roasted sweet potato and Parmesan, then rest the risotto for 15 minutes.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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