Duck Breasts with Cider-Farro Risotto Recipe

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Duck Breasts with Cider-Farro Risotto
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  1. To prepare risotto, place farro in a large bowl; cover with water to 1 inch above farro. Let stand 30 minutes; drain.
  2. Combine broth and cider in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add fennel, and sauté for 5 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. Remove fennel from pan. Add farro, and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add wine, and cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion is absorbed before adding the next (about 35 minutes total). Add up to 1 cup water as needed until farro is al dente. Stir in fennel, grated lemon rind, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and cinnamon. Remove from heat. Cover and keep warm.
  4. To prepare duck, sprinkle duck with 1/2 teaspoon salt, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; rub with garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 breast halves, and cook for 2 1/2 minutes or until browned. Turn breasts over, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 1/2 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 4 breast halves. Serve duck with farro risotto.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 321.6 Kcal (1346 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.92g 12%
Cholesterol 50.19mg 17%
Sodium 675.52mg 28%
Potassium 519.43mg 11%
Total Carbs 35.73g 12%
Sugars 12.25g 49%
Dietary Fiber 5.06g 20%
Protein 21.14g 42%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14%
Iron 123.6mg 686%
Calcium 121.8mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 81.66 Kcal (342 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.01g 12%
Cholesterol 12.75mg 17%
Sodium 171.53mg 28%
Potassium 131.9mg 11%
Total Carbs 9.07g 12%
Sugars 3.11g 49%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 20%
Protein 5.37g 42%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 14%
Iron 31.4mg 686%
Calcium 30.9mg 12%

* 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

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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