Asparagus and Parsley Pesto Risotto Bake Recipe

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Asparagus and Parsley Pesto Risotto Bake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  2. In a heavy oven-proof pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the shallot and cook until translucent and softened, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and rice; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook, stirring, until the rice is toasted, about 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the broth and 1 1/4 cups water. Transfer immediately to the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, using a food processor, finely chop the parsley, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the pine nuts and the lemon peel.
  8. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and process until blended; Set the pesto aside.
  9. Remove the risotto from the oven and stir in the asparagus and the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
  10. Continue to bake until the rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
  11. Stir in the reserved pesto and serve with extra Parmesan.
  12. Enjoy! ;).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 959.66 Kcal (4018 kJ)
Calories from fat 324.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.07g 55%
Cholesterol 27.54mg 9%
Sodium 1818.73mg 76%
Potassium 904.19mg 19%
Total Carbs 122.4g 41%
Sugars 11.11g 44%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g 32%
Protein 31.46g 63%
Vitamin C 42.5mg 71%
Iron 6.9mg 38%
Calcium 541.5mg 54%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.38 Kcal (684 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.14g 55%
Cholesterol 4.69mg 9%
Sodium 309.64mg 76%
Potassium 153.94mg 19%
Total Carbs 20.84g 41%
Sugars 1.89g 44%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 32%
Protein 5.36g 63%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 71%
Iron 1.2mg 38%
Calcium 92.2mg 54%

* 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

  • 21.4
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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