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Fresh Veggie Risotto


Submitted by sami326

Makes 1/2 servings

Low cal for new years!

Ingredients
1 1/3 ounces fresh asparagus
1/2 teaspoon margarine or butter
1/4 small onion, chopped
8 teaspoons uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. # Wash and snap off butt ends of asparagus, cut stems into 1/2 inch pieces, set tips aside.

  2. # Melt margarine in a saucepan or flame proof casserole.

  3. # Add asparagus pieces and onion, stir, cook 5 minutes until onion is transparent and soft.

  4. # Stir in rice and chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, simmer 10 minutes.

  5. # Add asparagus tips, simmer 5 minutes longer.

  6. # Stir in 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.

  7. # Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

  8. # Sprinkle with remaining parmesan.

Categories

Rice, Main Dish, Italian, Valentine's Day, Gluten-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 420.3g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
341
Calories from Fat
59
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
6.6g
10%
Saturated Fat
1.7g
8%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
864mg
36%
Total Carbohydrates
56.8g
19%
Dietary Fiber
2.8g
11%
Sugars
3.0g
Protein
12.5g
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 9% Iron 27%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A
  Good points
  • Very low in cholesterol
  • Low in sugar
  •   Bad points
  • High in sodium
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