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Suggest a better descriptionRecipe by: Country Cooking Spring/Summer 1995, pg. 51 Prepare Pesto: In food processor fitted with chopping blade, process basil leaves, cheese, parsely sprigs, pine nuts or chopped walnuts and garlic, until smooth paste forms. Gradually add olive oil and process until well blended. Set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth and wine just to boiling. Remove from heat In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice and garlic; saute, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until rice just starts to brown. Add 1/2 cup of the hot broth mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until all the liqu has been absorbed. Continue to cook, stirring constantly and adding broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, until all liquid has been absorbed and rice is creamy but slightly al dente--about 20 to 25 minutes. If desired, add salt to taste. Pour rissotto into serving dish. Spoon pesto onto risotto in a spiral pattern; top with basil sprig and serve immediately. (It will become sticky if allowed to stand before serving.)
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (244g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 | ||
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Calories: 303 | ||
Calories from Fat: 75 (25%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 8.3g | 11 % | |
Saturated Fat 1.7g | 8 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 4.9g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.3g | ||
Cholesterol 3.7mg | 1 % | |
Sodium 436.3mg | 15 % | |
Potassium 229.8mg | 6 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 46.4g | 14 % | |
Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 7 % | |
Sugars, other 44.6g | ||
Protein 7.9g | 11 % | |
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Calories per serving: 303
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