Wild Rice Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups wild rice, prepared
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded (emmental)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 -4 tablespoons milk
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. While rice is cooking, cut bacon into pieces and fry until crisp. cook onion in same pan.
  2. When rice is cooked, add bacon (with drippings) and onion along with butter and stir until melted.
  3. Add cheeses and sour cream. Add milk by the tablespoon so mixture is creamy, cook over low heat until cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
  4. *Omitting bacon would make this a vegetarian option.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

700 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27.9g 56% DV
Total Fat 47.9g 61% DV
Carbs 39.6g 14% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 12.9g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10498.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 456.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 132.5mg 44% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 159.8mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 8.6mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 584.5mg 45% DV
Iron 3.9mg 21% 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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