Italian Risotto alla Milanese
Risotto alla Milanese is a classic Italian rice dish from Milan, renowned for its creamy texture and vibrant golden color. It is traditionally made with Arborio or Carnaroli rice, slowly cooked in broth with butter, onion, white wine, and the key ingredient, saffron. The dish is often finished with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the rice and moderate in fat from the butter and cheese, providing a good source of energy. A typical serving offers key nutrients like iron and manganese from the saffron and rice, with a calorie range of approximately 400-500 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Manganese | 1.8 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The iconic yellow hue of Risotto alla Milanese comes from saffron, the world's most expensive spice by weight, which was historically a symbol of wealth and celebration in Milan. Nutritionally, saffron contains unique antioxidants like crocin and safranal.
