Pancetta, French Lentil, and Spinach Risotto Recipe

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Pancetta, French Lentil, and Spinach Risotto
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Directions:

  1. Combine 4 cups water and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
  2. Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
  3. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pancetta to pan; cook 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion, leek, shallots, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, and cook until liquid evaporates (about 1 minute), stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 22 minutes total). Stir in spinach; cook for 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Stir in lentils; cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 348.89 Kcal (1461 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.49g 5%
Cholesterol 7.65mg 3%
Sodium 514.98mg 21%
Potassium 534.76mg 11%
Total Carbs 37.76g 13%
Sugars 6.28g 25%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Protein 25.69g 51%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 189.4mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 75.03 Kcal (314 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.75g 5%
Cholesterol 1.65mg 3%
Sodium 110.75mg 21%
Potassium 115mg 11%
Total Carbs 8.12g 13%
Sugars 1.35g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 16%
Protein 5.53g 51%
Vitamin C 2mg 15%
Iron 1.1mg 27%
Calcium 40.7mg 19%

* 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

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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