Spring Green Risotto (Ina Garten) Recipe

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  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add the rice and stir for a minute to coat with the vegetables, oil, and butter. Add the white wine and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until most of the wine has been absorbed. Add the chicken stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring almost constantly and waiting for the stock to be absorbed before adding more. This process should take 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cut the asparagus diagonally in 1 1/2-inch lengths and discard the tough ends. Blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, until al dente. Drain and cool immediately in ice water. (If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes until the starchiness is gone.)
  3. When the risotto has been cooking for 15 minutes, drain the asparagus and add it to the risotto with the peas, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Continue cooking and adding stock, stirring almost constantly, until the rice is tender but still firm.
  4. Whisk the lemon juice and mascarpone together in a small bowl. When the risotto is done, turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone mixture plus the Parmesan cheese and chives. Set aside off the heat for a few minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve hot with a sprinkling of chives and more Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 699.42 Kcal (2928 kJ)
Calories from fat 218.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.28g 37%
Cholesterol 49.27mg 16%
Sodium 422.05mg 18%
Potassium 576.93mg 12%
Total Carbs 86.8g 29%
Sugars 8.3g 33%
Dietary Fiber 7.72g 31%
Protein 20.72g 41%
Vitamin C 30.7mg 51%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 336.6mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.07 Kcal (662 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.49g 37%
Cholesterol 11.13mg 16%
Sodium 95.38mg 18%
Potassium 130.39mg 12%
Total Carbs 19.62g 29%
Sugars 1.88g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 31%
Protein 4.68g 41%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 51%
Iron 1.1mg 28%
Calcium 76.1mg 34%

* 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

  • 15.2
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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