Basil Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

about 6 1/2 cups fat-skimmed reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 tbsp butter
3 shallots (about 2 1/2 oz. total), peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups arborio or other short - or medium- grain white rice
3/4 cup dry white wine

Directions:

In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring 6 1/2 cups broth to a simmer; cover and reduce heat to maintain simmer.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, whirl basil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon olive oil until coarsely chopped. Add cheese and whirl until finely ground.
Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and the butter to a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat; when hot (mixture will be foamy), add shallots and stir often until limp, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice and stir often until beginning to turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add wine and stir until absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 6 cups broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until almost absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes total. Stir in basil mixture and cook, stirring often, until rice is barely tender to bite and mixture is creamy, about 2 minutes longer. If risotto is thicker than desired, stir in a little more broth.
Ladle risotto into wide, shallow bowls, and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2216.64 Kcal (9281 kJ)
Calories from fat	665.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	73.94g	114%
Cholesterol	149.14mg	50%
Sodium	1496.75mg	62%
Potassium	544.48mg	12%
Total Carbs	267.32g	89%
Sugars	8.29g	33%
Dietary Fiber	6.28g	25%
Protein	58.85g	118%
Vitamin C	11.9mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	1107.2mg	111%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	288.41 Kcal (1208 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.62g	114%
Cholesterol	19.41mg	50%
Sodium	194.75mg	62%
Potassium	70.84mg	12%
Total Carbs	34.78g	89%
Sugars	1.08g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	25%
Protein	7.66g	118%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	14%
Iron	0.3mg	13%
Calcium	144.1mg	111%

* 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
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