Lemon Wild Rice Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup wild rice
3 tbsp butter or 3 tbsp margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 tsp saffron
1/4 tsp dried basil, crushed
1/4 tsp dried marjoram, crushed
1/4 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/4 tsp red pepper ( cayenne)
1/3 cup dry sherry
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup arborio rice
1 tsp grated lemon , zest of
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp margarine, cubed
salt
coarsely ground pepper
5 roma tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Wash wild rice carefully and drain.
In a large paella pan or large frying pan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter or margarine.
Add onion; saute until soft.
Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add saffron and stir to dissolve.
Reduce heat to low.
Add wild rice, basil, marjoram, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Add sherry and simmer, covered, another 30 minutes or until most of the sherry is absorbed.
Add 3 cups chicken broth, arborio rice, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Simmer, stirring frequently, 20 minutes or until arborio rice is just tender but still firm to bite and mixture is creamy.
Remove from heat.
Add 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, salt, pepper, tomatoes, onions, and parmesan cheese.
Stir until butter or margarine is melted.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	421.06 Kcal (1763 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.73g	20%
Cholesterol	32.78mg	11%
Sodium	791.36mg	33%
Potassium	345.32mg	7%
Total Carbs	57.56g	19%
Sugars	2.73g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.7g	7%
Protein	9.06g	18%
Vitamin C	24.9mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	123.4mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	116.63 Kcal (488 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.53g	20%
Cholesterol	9.08mg	11%
Sodium	219.2mg	33%
Potassium	95.65mg	7%
Total Carbs	15.94g	19%
Sugars	0.76g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	7%
Protein	2.51g	18%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	41%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	34.2mg	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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