Basic Risotto Recipe

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Basic Risotto
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced (to taste)
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth

Directions:

  1. Bring broth to boil in saucepan.
  2. Melt butter in a different saucepan.
  3. Add onion and garlic to butter, saute until tender.
  4. Add rice. Saute 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add white wine. Stir until absorbed.
  6. Add hot broth 1/4 cup at a time. Stir occasionally until broth is absorbed.
  7. Continue adding broth in small amounts until all broth is absorbed. This should take 20-25 minutes.
  8. Try some of the rice. It should be tender but firm.
  9. When the rice is done, add cheese. Stir until melted and combined.
  10. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 545.66 Kcal (2285 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.13g 16%
Cholesterol 23.61mg 8%
Sodium 775.85mg 32%
Potassium 183.87mg 4%
Total Carbs 85.14g 28%
Sugars 1.38g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 7%
Protein 13.09g 26%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 164.7mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 166.65 Kcal (698 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.09g 16%
Cholesterol 7.21mg 8%
Sodium 236.95mg 32%
Potassium 56.16mg 4%
Total Carbs 26g 28%
Sugars 0.42g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 7%
Protein 4g 26%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 50.3mg 16%

* 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

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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