Spicy Courgettes / Zucchini With Saffron Risotto Recipe

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Spicy Courgettes / Zucchini With Saffron Risotto
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 400°F
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan, then add the zucchini and fry for 3-4 mins until browned.
  3. Sprinkle with paprika, drain, then transfer to a shallow ovenproof baking dish.
  4. Add the remaining oil to the frying pan and fry the onion and garlic for 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes, chili, sugar and seasoning, then cook for a further 2 minutes
  6. Spoon sauce over the zucchini, then put in the oven on a low shelf.
  7. Put the risotto rice into a casserole dish with the boiling water, then season. Cover and cook in the oven, above the zucchini, for 20 mins until the rice and zucchini are tender.
  8. Fluff up the rice with a fork, then spoon onto warmed serving plates. Top with the zucchini mixture and garnish with fresh basil leaves and cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 390.58 Kcal (1635 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.33g 17%
Cholesterol 9.64mg 3%
Sodium 261.52mg 11%
Potassium 1029.68mg 22%
Total Carbs 53.81g 18%
Sugars 6.26g 25%
Dietary Fiber 4.07g 16%
Protein 15.18g 30%
Vitamin C 83.2mg 139%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 239.1mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.37 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.16g 17%
Cholesterol 1.84mg 3%
Sodium 49.8mg 11%
Potassium 196.06mg 22%
Total Carbs 10.24g 18%
Sugars 1.19g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 16%
Protein 2.89g 30%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 139%
Iron 0.3mg 10%
Calcium 45.5mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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