Orzo Risotto with Swiss Chard and Fontina Recipe

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Orzo Risotto with Swiss Chard and Fontina
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  1. Bring the chicken stock and water to a simmer in a saucepan; keep warm over low heat. Melt the butter in a medium nonstick saucepan. Add the orzo to the butter and cook over moderately high heat, stirring often, until the orzo is golden, about 8 minutes. Add 1 cup of the hot stock mixture and cook, stirring gently, until all of the stock is absorbed. Gradually add more of the stock mixture, 1 cup at a time, and cook, stirring frequently, until the orzo is al dente and creamy but not soupy, about 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the shallot and Swiss chard stems and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the stems are tender and lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Add the chard leaves and cook over moderately high heat, tossing, until the leaves are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the vinegar. Stir the chard and the Fontina and Parmesan cheeses into the risotto, season with salt and pepper and serve.
  3. Wine Recommendation: Savory Swiss chard and nutty Fontina will pair successfully with a crisp, lean Soave from Italy, such as the 1998 Bolla Tufaie Castellaro or the 1998 Anselmi San Vincenzo.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 732.98 Kcal (3069 kJ)
Calories from fat 450.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.08g 77%
Cholesterol 202.58mg 68%
Sodium 980.86mg 41%
Potassium 929.01mg 20%
Total Carbs 22.57g 8%
Sugars 6.73g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4.24g 17%
Protein 48.94g 98%
Vitamin C 41.4mg 69%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 506.5mg 51%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.06 Kcal (515 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.41g 77%
Cholesterol 34.01mg 68%
Sodium 164.68mg 41%
Potassium 155.98mg 20%
Total Carbs 3.79g 8%
Sugars 1.13g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 17%
Protein 8.22g 98%
Vitamin C 7mg 69%
Iron 0.7mg 24%
Calcium 85mg 51%

* 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

  • 18
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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