Risotto is a dish that builds flavor on a foundation of slow, careful cooking. The ingredients are simple and easy to work with, making it a wonderful dish for new cooks to learn. It’s easier than you might imagine and produces results that will wow experienced chefs.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 Tbsp. pine nuts
- 20 oz. low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
- 1½ cups diced winter squash
- 2 cups finely chopped kale
Directions
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until just translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in rice and pine nuts and toast until nutty (2 minutes).
- Add ½ cup broth. Cook on medium heat, stirring often until liquid is nearly absorbed.
- Add another ½ cup, stirring occasionally. Once liquid is absorbed, add diced squash and another ½ a cup of broth, stirring often.
- Add additional broth in ½ cup increments. Add kale with the last ½ cup of broth. Cook mixture until broth is absorbed and kale is soft and bright green. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 289 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 265 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 6.5g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 85mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars 4g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 40g | ||
| Protein 6g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 65.5mg | 6% | |
| Iron 1.6mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 410mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A 106.4mcg | 10% | |
| Vitamin C 18.7mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin E 1.2mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 60.7mcg | 50% | |
| Thiamin 0.3mg | 25% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 3.7mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.4mg | 25% | |
| Folate 40.3mcg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 1.9mcg | 6% | |
| Chloride 17.1mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 0.9mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus 182.1mg | 15% | |
| Iodine 0.8mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 92.9mg | 20% | |
| Zinc 1.5mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 11.7mcg | 20% | |
| Copper 0.4mg | 45% | |
| Manganese 2.4mg | 100% | |
| Chromium 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 5.8mcg | 15% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Low Sodium Vegetable Broth (water, Organic Carrots, Organic Celery, Organic Onions, Organic Leeks, Organic Tomato Puree (organic Tomatoes, Sea Salt, Citric Acid), Organic Mushrooms, Organic Garlic, Organic Spices, Organic Sea Salt), Brown Rice, Squash, Onion, Kale, Pine Nuts, Garlic, Olive Oil.
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