Pesto Walnut Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup arborio rice
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable)
3 tbsp basil pesto
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts ( toasted is even better!)
fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the onion and cook over low heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, another 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring the stock to a boil in another saucepan. Reduce the heat and keep it at a simmer.
Slowly add 1 cup of the hot stock to the rice, stirring constantly. Continue to stir, allowing the rice to simmer. When the stock has been absorbed, add 1/2 cup and allow it to simmer, stirring well until it has been absorbed. Continue adding the broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until almost all the broth has been added.
Add the pesto and continue cooking, adding the remaining broth in 1/4 cup amounts, stirring constantly, until the rice is slightly creamy and tender. Altogether, the rice should cook for about 25 to 30 minutes. When all the broth has been absorbed, stir in the Parmesan, walnuts, and black pepper. Serve immediatlely. Enjoy!
Note:.
You may substitute parsley pesto or some other pesto for the basil for a nice variation.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	537.22 Kcal (2249 kJ)
Calories from fat	260.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.91g	44%
Cholesterol	16.5mg	6%
Sodium	1256.62mg	52%
Potassium	336.96mg	7%
Total Carbs	45.83g	15%
Sugars	1.54g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.29g	9%
Protein	16.76g	34%
Vitamin C	21.1mg	35%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	253.2mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.64 Kcal (597 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.68g	44%
Cholesterol	4.38mg	6%
Sodium	333.65mg	52%
Potassium	89.47mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.17g	15%
Sugars	0.41g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	9%
Protein	4.45g	34%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	35%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	67.2mg	25%

* 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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