Sun-Dried-Tomato and Pesto Risotto Recipe

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Sun-Dried-Tomato and Pesto Risotto
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Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the broth and water to a simmer. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the rice to the pot and stir until it begins to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until all the wine has been absorbed.
  3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and about 1/2 cup of the simmering broth to the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the broth has been completely absorbed. The rice and broth should bubble gently; adjust the heat as needed. Continue cooking the rice, adding broth 1/2 cup at a time and allowing the rice to absorb the broth before adding the next 1/2 cup. Cook the rice in this way until tender, 25 to 30 minutes in all. The broth that hasn't been absorbed should be thickened by the starch from the rice. You may not need to use all of the liquid, or you may need more broth or some water.
  4. Stir in the pepper, pesto, and Parmesan. Serve the risotto with additional Parmesan.
  5. Wine Recommendation: Go for a vibrant sauvignon blanc from the Collio district of Friuli. The herbal components of the wine will mesh beautifully with the pesto in the risotto.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 726.81 Kcal (3043 kJ)
Calories from fat 234.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.02g 40%
Cholesterol 7.76mg 3%
Sodium 1100.15mg 46%
Potassium 571.11mg 12%
Total Carbs 92.29g 31%
Sugars 1.82g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.93g 12%
Protein 20.05g 40%
Vitamin C 16.2mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 22.7mg 126%
Calcium 185.2mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.08 Kcal (524 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.48g 40%
Cholesterol 1.34mg 3%
Sodium 189.33mg 46%
Potassium 98.28mg 12%
Total Carbs 15.88g 31%
Sugars 0.31g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 12%
Protein 3.45g 40%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 11%
Iron 3.9mg 126%
Calcium 31.9mg 19%

* 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

  • 16.1
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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