Is Risotto Gluten Free

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      Whole Grains Council: "Whole Grain Risotto? Experts Say Yes!"
    
      Whole Grains Council: "Whole Grains 101"
    
      Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten"
    
      FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling"
    
      Gluten-Free Certification Organization: "About Us"
    
      USDA: "Broccoli"
    
      USDA: "Butternut Squash"
    




If you're preparing risotto at home, keeping this dish free of gluten grains is a breeze.

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Always double-check by asking your waiter, the chef or manager to confirm with the chef that your dish is gluten-free.

To give your risotto a healthier twist, you can prepare the meal with short-grain brown rice instead of arborio. Brown rice is a whole grain, which means it’s generally higher in antioxidants and nutrients like fiber, magnesium and iron than refined varieties, according to the Whole Grains Council.

This ready-to-make risotto is seasoned with chives, garlic and parsley.

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Whether it's a side dish or the base of a main course, this veggie risotto won't disappoint.

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Lundberg's extra-cheesy, plump risotto will hit the spot.

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Buy it: Mercato.com; Price: $3.29

This risotto is gluten-free, dairy-free and high in nutrients.

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Get the Vegan Broccoli and Sage Risotto recipe and nutrition info here.

      Whole Grains Council: "Whole Grain Risotto? Experts Say Yes!"
    
      Whole Grains Council: "Whole Grains 101"
    
      Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten"
    
      FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling"
    
      Gluten-Free Certification Organization: "About Us"
    
      USDA: "Broccoli"
    
      USDA: "Butternut Squash"