Risotto, Risotto, Risotto! Recipe

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  1. Bring broth to a simmer in a 3-quart saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
  2. Heat a deep 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil in pan; cook until butter melts. Add onion and mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in sherry; cook 30 seconds or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook 5 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 14 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 cup cheese, and remaining ingredients. Cover and let stand 2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve immediately.
  3. Tomato-Basil Risotto: Omit mushrooms, sherry, thyme, and salt. Add 1/4 cup white wine to sauted onion, cooking as directed above. Add broth, and cook as directed above. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup chopped drained San Marzano tomatoes, 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and pepper. Cover and let stand 2 minutes before serving. Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 cup) CALORIES 364; FAT 16.1g (sat 6.6g, mono 6.4g, poly 0.9g); PROTEIN 10.2g; CARB 45.4g; FIBER 3.4g; CHOL 23mg; IRON 0.7mg; SODIUM 683mg; CALC 170mg
  4. Spring Vegetable Risotto: Omit mushrooms and sherry. Add 1/2 cup white wine to sauted onion, cooking as directed above. Add broth, and cook as directed above, adding 1 cup chopped trimmed asparagus spears and 3/4 cup frozen petite green peas, thawed, before adding last 1/2 cup broth. Remove from heat; stir in 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, thyme, pepper, and salt. Cover and let stand 2 minutes. Serves 4 (serving size: 1 cup) CALORIES 366; FAT 15.2g (sat 6g, mono 6.4g, poly 1g); PROTEIN 10.5g; CARB 48.2g; FIBER 5g; CHOL 21mg; IRON 1.5mg; SODIUM 595mg; CALC 125mg
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1871.7 Kcal (7836 kJ)
Calories from fat 487.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.14g 83%
Cholesterol 62.53mg 21%
Sodium 2286.45mg 95%
Potassium 2356.13mg 50%
Total Carbs 201.01g 67%
Sugars 27.21g 109%
Dietary Fiber 6.62g 26%
Protein 115.69g 231%
Vitamin C 24.9mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 19.4mg 108%
Calcium 781.5mg 78%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.02 Kcal (515 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.56g 83%
Cholesterol 4.11mg 21%
Sodium 150.28mg 95%
Potassium 154.86mg 50%
Total Carbs 13.21g 67%
Sugars 1.79g 109%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 26%
Protein 7.6g 231%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 41%
Iron 1.3mg 108%
Calcium 51.4mg 78%

* 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

  • 41.1
    Points
  • 46
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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