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Shrimp and Zucchini Barley Risotto Recipe

Shrimp and Zucchini Barley Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 1/2 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups chopped zucchini
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup lightly pearled barley
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 tsp butter
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Bring broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan; keep warm.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onion; sauté 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add barley; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in 1 cup broth; cook 5 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and salt. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes). Add shrimp; cook 4 minutes. Stir in cheese, butter, and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	601.72 Kcal (2519 kJ)
Calories from fat	174.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.36g	30%
Cholesterol	46.42mg	15%
Sodium	1413.7mg	59%
Potassium	1310.51mg	28%
Total Carbs	70.37g	23%
Sugars	8.03g	32%
Dietary Fiber	11.37g	45%
Protein	39.65g	79%
Vitamin C	47.9mg	80%
Iron	7.6mg	42%
Calcium	366.8mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	112.97 Kcal (473 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.63g	30%
Cholesterol	8.72mg	15%
Sodium	265.42mg	59%
Potassium	246.05mg	28%
Total Carbs	13.21g	23%
Sugars	1.51g	32%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	45%
Protein	7.44g	79%
Vitamin C	9mg	80%
Iron	1.4mg	42%
Calcium	68.9mg	37%

* 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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