Tuna Chilli Risotto (Low Fat)

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups arborio rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 370 g canned tuna, slices in spring water
  • 1 onion, chopped finely (or 1 leek)
  • 1/4 cup stock, extra (I now use 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1 -2 teaspoon chili, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, zest of
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • parmesan cheese, so serve on the side (optional)

Instructions

  1. Saute onion or leek in pan with the extra stock (or olive oil) add chilli and rice and cook 1-2 minutes.
  2. Using a medium size saucepan bring stock to the boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer.
  3. Add 1 cup of the simmering stock to the rice, onion mixture and stir until stock has been absorbed; continue adding stock, a cup at a time and stirring frequently.
  4. Add peas, tuna and lemon juice & zest and stir into risotto, cook another minute or two to heat through.
  5. Serve parmesan on the side.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

266 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.9g 40% DV
Total Fat 6.3g 8% DV
Carbs 33.4g 12% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 706.3mg 31% DV
Potassium 612mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 16.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 247.8mg 19% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% 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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