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Creamy sweet potato risotto served in a white bowl with parmesan and sage

Sweet Potato Risotto Recipe!  Creamy, Easy & Flavorful

A creamy and comforting sweet potato risotto made with Arborio rice, warm broth, and tender sweet potatoes. This easy yet elegant dish delivers rich flavor, silky texture, and works perfectly as a vegetarian main course or impressive side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 1 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (kept warm)
  • 1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large sauté pan or wide pot
  • 1 Small saucepan (for broth)
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat broth in a saucepan over low heat. Keep it warm but not boiling.
  2. Sauté diced sweet potatoes in a little olive oil until tender, or roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes for deeper flavor. Set aside.
  3. In a large pan, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Cook onion until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add Arborio rice and stir for 1–2 minutes until edges appear slightly translucent.
  5. Pour in white wine and cook until mostly absorbed
  6. Add one ladle of warm broth. Stir gently until absorbed. Continue adding broth gradually, stirring occasionally.
  7. When rice is nearly tender, stir in cooked sweet potatoes.
  8. Turn off heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. The risotto should be creamy and slightly loose.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Do not rinse Arborio rice; starch creates creaminess.
  • Keep broth warm for even cooking.
  • Risotto should flow slowly on a plate, not sit stiffly.
  • Add extra broth while reheating to restore texture.
  • For the vegan version, use olive oil and nutritional yeast instead of cheese.

Storage & Reheating

  • Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • Reheat slowly with a splash of broth or water.
  • Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.