Lentil Risotto

Lentil Risotto

November 18, 2016
Course

This risotto is delicious and has fiber due to the added lentils.


Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons
    Olive Oil
  • 4
    Medium leeks, chopped
  • 3
    Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1
    Red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 Cups
    Chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 Cup
    Long grain rice
  • 1 Tablespoon
    Fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 Cup
    Lentils, cooked
  • 1/4 Cup
    Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 Cup
    Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over moderate heat and cook leeks, garlic, and red pepper until softened.

  2. Add broth along with the rice, and basil. Cover and let simmer until rice is done then add cooked lentils and stir for 10 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and add parsley and parmesan cheese. Serve.

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe

Serving size1/4 of recipe

Amount per serving

Calories415
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.5g11%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 765mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 66g24%
Dietary Fiber 6g21%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 12g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 105mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 345mg7%

*DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Reviews

  1. Patti Williamson

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    I wish you had added the amounts (ie, leeks,garlic) leaves one to guessing

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