The Best One-Pot Vegetable Risotto

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A creamy, restaurant-style risotto cooked in one pot with seasonal vegetables and white wine, delivering perfect al dente rice every time. This italian-inspired one pot (vegetarian) ready in about 40 minutes pairs olive oil, medium, finely diced onion, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely diced onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup (peas, carrots, zucchini, diced) mixed vegetables
• 2 tbsp, grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 finely diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until rice is coated and slightly translucent.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Add 4 cups vegetable broth and 1 cup diced mixed vegetables. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is creamy and vegetables are tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp butter. Cook for 1 minute until butter melts and cheese is incorporated.