Lemon-Mint Bulgur Risotto With Garlic Shrimp Recipe

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Lemon-Mint Bulgur Risotto With Garlic Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Combine water and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add green onions; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Add bulgur; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add warm salted water, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of warm salted water is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total).
  4. Remove from heat. Add spinach, mint, rind, and juice; stir until spinach wilts. Keep warm.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds.
  6. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and shrimp; sauté for 2 minutes or until shrimp are done.
  7. Divide risotto evenly among 4 small bowls or plates, and arrange shrimp evenly over risotto. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 568.05 Kcal (2378 kJ)
Calories from fat 263.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.26g 45%
Cholesterol 73.93mg 25%
Sodium 1900.66mg 79%
Potassium 394.99mg 8%
Total Carbs 64.93g 22%
Sugars 1.85g 7%
Dietary Fiber 9.78g 39%
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 19%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 119.3mg 663%
Calcium 117.5mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 148.73 Kcal (623 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.66g 45%
Cholesterol 19.36mg 25%
Sodium 497.65mg 79%
Potassium 103.42mg 8%
Total Carbs 17g 22%
Sugars 0.48g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.56g 39%
Protein 3.67g 28%
Vitamin C 3mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 33%
Iron 31.2mg 663%
Calcium 30.8mg 12%

* 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

  • 13
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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