Easter dinner of risotto with green peas topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. arborio rice
- 2 cups low-fat, low-salt chicken broth
- 1 parmesan rind, 5-7 cm long.
- 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 0.5 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 3 tbsp chopped chives
- 1.5 tsp chopped marjoram or thyme
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese + extra for serving (optional)
- 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
Preparation:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the chicken broth, 3.5 cups water, and cheese rind to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes; then remove the rind. Keep the broth warm.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and simmer, stirring, until it evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of warm broth and stir constantly until completely absorbed.
- Continue cooking, adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring, until each addition is absorbed and the rice is tender and creamy, 20-25 minutes. Add the peas and stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Combine the parsley, chives, and marjoram in a bowl. Set aside 1 tablespoon of the herbs and add the rest to the risotto along with the grated Parmesan and yogurt; stir vigorously for 1 minute. Divide the risotto among bowls. Sprinkle with herbs and additional Parmesan.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 263, Total Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 4g, Protein 11g, Carbohydrates 27g, Fiber 2g, Cholesterol 33mg, Sodium 308mg, Sugars -g. |