Risotto With Pesto and Peas (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Risotto With Pesto and Peas (Food Network Kitchens)
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
798
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make the broth: Bring 6 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Adjust the heat to keep the broth at a gentle simmer.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a wide saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until almost evaporated, about 1 more minute.
  3. Add 2 cups of the hot leek broth to the rice; cook, stirring occasionally, until almost absorbed, about 6 minutes (adjust the heat to keep the risotto at a simmer). Add 1 more cup broth and cook, stirring, until almost absorbed, about 5 more minutes. Add the leeks, peas and 1 more cup broth and cook, stirring, until almost absorbed, about 5 more minutes. Taste the rice: If it is not fully cooked, add a little more broth and continue to cook, stirring, until al dente.
  4. Stir in the ham and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from the heat; stir in 2/3 cup pesto, the mozzarella and parmesan. Season with salt. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining pesto.
  5. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 797.82 Kcal (3340 kJ)
Calories from fat 425.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.23g 73%
Cholesterol 63.09mg 21%
Sodium 1035.22mg 43%
Potassium 452.7mg 10%
Total Carbs 60.22g 20%
Sugars 6.09g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.93g 20%
Protein 24.84g 50%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 25%
Vitamin A 1.4mg 47%
Iron 91.3mg 507%
Calcium 357mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 268.54 Kcal (1124 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.9g 73%
Cholesterol 21.23mg 21%
Sodium 348.44mg 43%
Potassium 152.37mg 10%
Total Carbs 20.27g 20%
Sugars 2.05g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.66g 20%
Protein 8.36g 50%
Vitamin C 5mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 47%
Iron 30.7mg 507%
Calcium 120.2mg 36%

* 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

  • 19.1
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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