Risotto aux Poireaux (Leeks) Recipe

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Risotto aux Poireaux (Leeks)
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Directions:

  1. Infuse wine with saffron threads.
  2. Bring broth to a simmer in a saucepan.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a pan over moderate heat& add leeks and sauté until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add cream and continue cooking until cream has thickened.
  5. Add salt and pepper.
  6. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. Over medium high heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a 4 quart pot.
  8. Add shallots or onion and sauté until tender, about 1- 2 minutes.
  9. Add rice and stir making sure all grains are coated about 2 minutes.
  10. Add wine and stir until completely absorbed.
  11. Begin adding stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring continuously.
  12. Stock must be completely absorbed before adding next 1/2 cup.
  13. Continue until all stock has been used.
  14. Stir in leeks, parmesan and parsley, season with salt& pepper.
  15. Serve immediately.
  16. Serves 4- 6 side dishes, or 2 – 4 main courses.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 367.95 Kcal (1541 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.1g 20%
Cholesterol 23.17mg 8%
Sodium 437.48mg 18%
Potassium 307.51mg 7%
Total Carbs 44.27g 15%
Sugars 6.63g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 5%
Protein 12.75g 26%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 135.8mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.58 Kcal (509 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.33g 20%
Cholesterol 7.66mg 8%
Sodium 144.55mg 18%
Potassium 101.6mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.63g 15%
Sugars 2.19g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.37g 5%
Protein 4.21g 26%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 9%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 44.9mg 14%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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