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Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1/2 cup
  • Calories:
  • 207
  • Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 8 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 440 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 35 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 7 g
  • Diabetic Exch:
  • 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Lemon Risotto with Peas

Lemon adds a refreshing taste to this lovely risotto dish that's perfect for spring. Sue Dannahower of Denver, Colorado sent us this easy side that's festively sprinkled with baby peas.

SERVINGS

 8

CATEGORY

 Low Fat

METHOD

 Other stovetop

PREP

 10 min.

COOK

 30 min.

TOTAL

 40 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 to 4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

DIRECTIONS

In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet, saute shallots in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the rice, thyme and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in wine or additional broth and lemon juice. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed.
    Stir in heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. Total cooking time is about 20 minutes. Add the peas, Parmesan cheese and lemon peel; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com May 17, 2008

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