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Risotto is creamy, dreamy and comforting, so why make it a side dish when you can eat it as the whole damn meal? If you’re wondering what to serve with risotto, here are 11 tasty ideas (from scallops to squash) that will transform that bowl of rice into something truly decadent.

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1. Pan-seared Scallops With Citrusy Corn Succotash

Scallops feel like a luxury food, but they’re surprisingly quick to cook. You could skip the corn succotash or serve it alongside.

Get the recipeEsteban Castillo/Chicano Eats

2. Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo (shrimp In Garlic Sauce)

This Mexican dish is traditionally served with white rice. Up the ante and swap in risotto for a truly filling meal.

Get the recipeRyland, Peters & Small/Cucina Siciliana

3. Braised Lemon Chicken

You’ll barely have to touch this braised chicken dish. Just let it simmer while you work on the risotto (and save some of the wine for sipping).

Get the recipePatricia Niven/Keeping It Simple

4. Baked Chicken And Ricotta Meatballs

The meatballs are baked in the oven, which makes them ultra-tender and frees up your stovetop.

Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

5. Cheater’s Slow-cooker Beef Bourguignon

Melt-in-your-mouth beef and creamy risotto make for an ideal dinner on chilly nights. It’s almost like wrapping yourself in a cashmere blanket.

Get the recipeErin McDowell

6. Whole Roasted Carrots

For the amount of flavor they pack in, these carrots are surprisingly low-effort.

Get the recipeHelen Cathcart/Tuscany

7. Zucchini And Tomato Ragù

Plenty of olive oil and garlic keep this dish from being bland. Think of it as the Italian version of ratatouille.

Get the recipeEllen Silverman/Everyday Dorie

8. Dorie Greenspan’s Roasted Acorn Squash Wedges

We’re big fans of butternut squash risotto, so naturally we’re trying this pairing too. Adding a shower of Parmesan cheese on top? Brilliant.

Get the recipePaul Brissman/Antoni in the Kitchen

9. Antoni Porowski’s Moroccan-style Pasta Bolognese

Just swap the pasta for risotto as a companion for this spicy lamb sauce. (Best of all, you can make it ahead and store it in the freezer.)

Get the recipePhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

10. Sheet-pan Lemon Butter Veggies And Sausage

It all comes together on a single sheet pan, and it’s ready by the time you make your last stir.

Get the recipeQuentin Bacon/Modern Comfort Food

11. Ina Garten’s Roasted Broccolini & Cheddar

In our eyes, Ina Garten can do no wrong. There’s no question this cheesy veggie dish would be welcome atop a bed of risotto.

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Katherine Gillen

Former Senior Food Editor

• Headed PureWow’s food vertical
• Contributed original reporting, recipes and food styling
• Studied English Literature at the University of Notre Dame and Culinary Arts at the Institute of Culinary Education

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