Side Dishes

Pesto Risotto

Kelley Simmons
October 27, 2014
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Creamy Pesto Risotto made with arborio rice, chicken stock and basil pesto. This dish takes less than 40 minutes to make!

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Pesto Risotto
½ tablespoon olive oil
½ cup arborio rice
2 cups warm chicken stock
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
? teaspoon pepper
pesto, recipe follows
Pesto
2 tablespoon pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup basil, packed
4 tablespoons olive oil
Add oil to a medium skillet. Add rice and toast until lightly golden brown about 2 minutes. Pour in warm chicken broth ½ cup at a time until liquid is absorbed. (Keep chicken stock warm in a saucepan) Stir...
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Nutritions

Calories
654

Sodium
198mg
8% DV

Fat
34g
52% DV

Protein
12g
25% DV

Carbs
68g
23% DV

Fiber
7g
29% DV
Dinner