Add-An-Ingredient Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups arborio rice (basmati could substituted)
  • 2 cups sweet peppers (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups onions (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups mushrooms (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups zucchini (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups carrots, chopped (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn)
  • 1 tbsp instant clear broth (flavour depends on your choice above) or 1 bouillon cube
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
  • 1 tbsp oil

Directions:

  1. Get a large, deep frying pan and heat oil.
  2. Put rice into pan and fry for a couple minutes, then add 1 cup water and wine.
  3. Stir occasionally, until water is nearly absorbed, then add another 1/2 cup water, stock cube, vegetables and shrimp or chicken, if using.
  4. Repeat, stirring and adding water until rice is cooked.
  5. This may take more or less than 4 cups, so taste occasionally and add water until you're happy.
  6. Add garlic and herbs in the last five minutes, to taste.
  7. Spoon onto plates and sprinkle parmesan cheese over dish.
  8. For Vegetarian do not use meat, seafood, or poultry. Do not use a broth made from these.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 699.27 Kcal (2928 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.24g 28%
Cholesterol 40.63mg 14%
Sodium 879.33mg 37%
Potassium 224.68mg 5%
Total Carbs 103.38g 34%
Sugars 3.22g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3.26g 13%
Protein 17.15g 34%
Vitamin C 95.4mg 159%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 157.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.43 Kcal (563 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.51g 28%
Cholesterol 7.81mg 14%
Sodium 169.05mg 37%
Potassium 43.19mg 5%
Total Carbs 19.87g 34%
Sugars 0.62g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 13%
Protein 3.3g 34%
Vitamin C 18.3mg 159%
Iron 0.1mg 4%
Calcium 30.3mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.9
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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