Brown Rice and Vegetable Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 quart vegetable broth , or as needed
5 cups water , or as needed
1/2 lb asparagus , cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups short-grain brown rice
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 zucchini, diced
1/2 cup green peas, thawed if frozen
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Bring vegetable broth and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add asparagus, reduce heat to low, and simmer until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water; let chill for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, cover saucepan and keep broth mixture at a near-simmer on low heat.
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring gently, until toasted and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
Pour 1 cup of the hot broth mixture into the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is almost absorbed. Adjust heat if necessary to maintain a simmer. Repeat, using 1/2 cup liquid at a time, until rice is just beginning to become tender, about 25 minutes.
Stir in diced carrots. Continue adding broth and stirring rice mixture until carrots are just tender, about 20 minutes more. Mix in zucchini; if broth mixture gets low, add hot water as needed. Cook and stir, adding broth, until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix in drained asparagus and peas and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes, Add Parmesan and butter, stirring until butter melts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour in an additional 1/2 cup hot broth to the finished risotto for a softer consistency, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	427.24 Kcal (1789 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.32g	20%
Cholesterol	15.73mg	5%
Sodium	618.28mg	26%
Potassium	511.44mg	11%
Total Carbs	65.03g	22%
Sugars	5.94g	24%
Dietary Fiber	5.85g	23%
Protein	12.84g	26%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	197.3mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	92.7 Kcal (388 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.89g	20%
Cholesterol	3.41mg	5%
Sodium	134.15mg	26%
Potassium	110.96mg	11%
Total Carbs	14.11g	22%
Sugars	1.29g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	23%
Protein	2.79g	26%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	22%
Iron	0.5mg	14%
Calcium	42.8mg	20%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

8.9

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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