Lemon Risotto Recipe

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Lemon Risotto
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Sautee onion in butter until soft.
  2. Stir in lemon zest.
  3. Add rice to onion mixture.
  4. Stir well to coat all grains of rice.
  5. Adjust heat to low-medium.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of broth plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice.
  7. Broth should simmer, reduce and thicken.
  8. Add another 1/2 cup of broth.
  9. Stir until absorbed.
  10. Add another 1/2 cup of broth and repeat process with remainder of broth and then water- 1/2 cup at a time.
  11. If necessary, add more water.
  12. When rice is done (tender but not mushy), remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and parsley.
  13. Season with salt, pepper and the remainder of lemon juice.
  14. Serve with grated parmesan on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 412.01 Kcal (1725 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.55g 27%
Cholesterol 47.03mg 16%
Sodium 742.64mg 31%
Potassium 191.53mg 4%
Total Carbs 45.46g 15%
Sugars 1.74g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 7%
Protein 11.88g 24%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 243mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.75 Kcal (464 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.72g 27%
Cholesterol 12.64mg 16%
Sodium 199.64mg 31%
Potassium 51.49mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.22g 15%
Sugars 0.47g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 7%
Protein 3.19g 24%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 34%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 65.3mg 24%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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