Parmesan Risotto Recipe

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Parmesan Risotto
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Directions:

  1. Melt the butter in a large stock pot over medium heat.
  2. Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a simmer in a medium sauce pan.
  3. Add the onions and sauté for ten minutes, or until tender.
  4. Add the rice and stir frequently until rice begins to look translucent.
  5. Add one cup simmering broth.
  6. Stir slowly but steadily until liquid is absorbed by rice.
  7. Keep mixture lightly simmering at all times, reducing the heat as necessary.
  8. Repeat until 1-2 cups of broth remain. By this time, your rice should look begin to look creamy. (See Intro for more)
  9. Add one half cup broth at a time until risotto is thoroughly cooked (see note).
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Add parmesan, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Stir throughly but gently.
  13. Let risotto sit until flavors meld together (about 5 minutes).
  14. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 182.76 Kcal (765 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.09g 23%
Cholesterol 40.38mg 13%
Sodium 1263.33mg 53%
Potassium 235.16mg 5%
Total Carbs 2.21g 1%
Sugars 0.92g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.37g 1%
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 17.7mg 30%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 241.4mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 64.22 Kcal (269 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.3g 23%
Cholesterol 14.19mg 13%
Sodium 443.92mg 53%
Potassium 82.63mg 5%
Total Carbs 0.78g 1%
Sugars 0.32g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 1%
Protein 2.46g 14%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 30%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 84.8mg 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

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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