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Sweet Potato and Pecan Risotto Recipe

Sweet Potato and Pecan Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp minced shallots
1 medium sweet potato, cut into small cubes (about 8 oz or 2 cups)
1/3 cup chopped pecans
2 -3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup arborio rice (about 6 to 7 oz)
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp finely chopped green onion tops or 1 tbsp fresh parsley

Directions:

Heat vegetable broth to the boiling point; reduce heat to the lowest setting to keep hot.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter; add minced shallot and pecans; cook until shallot is tender.
Add rice and cook, stirring, until well blended.
Stir in sweet potato and about 3/4 cup of the hot broth into the rice mixture.
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed.
Continue adding liquid, 1/3 cup at a time, stirring frequently, until the rice and sweet potato are tender; do not over cook, the texture should be creamy a little loose, approximately 25 minutes (amount of broth added will be between 2 1/2 and 3 cups).
Stir in Parmesan cheese and green onion or parsley.
Taste test and add salt and freshly ground black pepper as required.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	622.66 Kcal (2607 kJ)
Calories from fat	298.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.14g	51%
Cholesterol	43.07mg	14%
Sodium	1033.08mg	43%
Potassium	553.35mg	12%
Total Carbs	66.66g	22%
Sugars	6.72g	27%
Dietary Fiber	5.67g	23%
Protein	14.69g	29%
Vitamin C	5mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	197.3mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	199.07 Kcal (833 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.6g	51%
Cholesterol	13.77mg	14%
Sodium	330.29mg	43%
Potassium	176.91mg	12%
Total Carbs	21.31g	22%
Sugars	2.15g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	23%
Protein	4.7g	29%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	24%
Iron	0.9mg	16%
Calcium	63.1mg	20%

* 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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bitter
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