Saffron And Mussel Risotto Recipe

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Saffron And Mussel Risotto
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Directions:

  1. In a fairly large saucepan, sweat the garlic with a little bit of water.
  2. Add the mussels and cover.
  3. As soon as the mussels have opened, remove from the heat and shell gently. Filter the juice, add saffron and vegetable stock and set it aside.
  4. Heat 1/4 cup water in another large saucepan.
  5. Add the shallot and onion, and cook 5 minutes.
  6. Add rice to shallot mixture and stir well. Cook 2 minutes.
  7. Add the white wine and cook, stirring, until all liquid is absorbed.
  8. Begin adding the filtered mussel mixture 1/4 cup at a time (while stirring constantly) until each addition evaporates.
  9. Stir in pepper, basil, and mussels.
  10. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 657.08 Kcal (2751 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.85g 12%
Cholesterol 64.72mg 22%
Sodium 1319.31mg 55%
Potassium 1204.47mg 26%
Total Carbs 91.7g 31%
Sugars 8.57g 34%
Dietary Fiber 4.39g 18%
Protein 37.36g 75%
Vitamin C 28mg 47%
Iron 11mg 61%
Calcium 117.5mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 114.25 Kcal (478 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.36g 12%
Cholesterol 11.25mg 22%
Sodium 229.39mg 55%
Potassium 209.42mg 26%
Total Carbs 15.94g 31%
Sugars 1.49g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 18%
Protein 6.5g 75%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 47%
Iron 1.9mg 61%
Calcium 20.4mg 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

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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