Portugese Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 lb uncooked rice
  • 3/4 lb boneless veal or 3/4 lb boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
  • 3 tomatoes, peeled
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • parsley, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 10 ounces frozen peas, cooked
  • 1/4 lb mushroom, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, blend the olive oil, rice, chicken or veal pieces, tomatoes, garlic, onion, saffron, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Place in a casserole and add the chicken stock. Cover and bake slowly in a 325 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the stock. Blend in the peas and mushrooms and cook for an additional seven minutes.
  3. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

702 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.2g 48% DV
Total Fat 39.4g 51% DV
Carbs 72.2g 26% DV
Fiber 13.4g 48% DV
Sugar 5.7g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10406.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2360.3mg 50% DV
Cholesterol 15.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 46mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 96mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 113.5mg 9% DV
Iron 19.3mg 100% DV

* % 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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