Heart Healthy Risotto Primavera

Name: Heart Healthy Risotto Primavera
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups water; 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (gluten free if needed); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice; 1/4 cup white wine; 1/2 cup frozen green peas; 12 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

Photo Credit: iStock

Shallots, celery, and tender asparagus spears take center stage in this succulent Italian rice recipe. Gluten-free and bursting with garden-fresh flavors, this healthy risotto recipe is sure to be a crowdpleaser.

Total Time

45 minutes

Servings

6

Calories

279

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Risotto Primavera

Step 1

In a saucepan, heat water and broth over medium heat to a simmer.
Step 2

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add shallots to pan and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add carrot, celery and zucchini and cook 2 more minutes. Add rice; cook 1 minute.
Step 3

Stir in white wine and cook until the liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Add peas and asparagus to pan with last 1/2 cup of broth mixture. Remove from heat; stir in half the cheese, the lemon juice and black pepper and stir to combine. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley before serving. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 cup

279

Calories

6

g

Fat

8

mg

Cholesterol

362

mg

Sodium

38

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

5

g

Fiber

11

g

Protein

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