Easy "Almost" Parmesan Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter (no subs please!)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (optional)
  • 3/4 cup short grain arborio rice
  • 1 (14 ounce) can good quality chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add in the chopped onion and fresh garlic (if using); saute for about 3-4 minutes, or until soft but not brown.
  3. Add in the rice; cook/stir for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
  5. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is tender.
  6. Delicious!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

515 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.4g 29% DV
Total Fat 30.1g 39% DV
Carbs 46.6g 17% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10167.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 306.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 8.2mg 9% DV
Calcium 263.3mg 20% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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