Golden-Pepper Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 4 small yellow bell peppers, roasted
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons stick margarine or butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place 2 roasted peppers in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. Chop remaining roasted peppers.
  2. Bring water and broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
  3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Add rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Stir in pureed and chopped peppers, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

802 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.2g 48% DV
Total Fat 52.4g 67% DV
Carbs 64.9g 24% DV
Fiber 15.4g 55% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10559mg 100% DV
Potassium 2150.8mg 46% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 37.7mg 42% DV
Calcium 378.8mg 29% DV
Iron 18.5mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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