Receta Pancetta, French Lentil and Spinach Risotto
A quartet of alliums—onion, leek, shallot, and garlic—imbues savory flavor to this entrée dotted with green lentils. For a peppery finish, use arugula in place of spinach.
Ingredientes
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried petite green lentils
- 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- Cooking spray
- 2 ounces pancetta, chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped leek
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Direcciones
- Combine 4 cups water and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
- Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pancetta to pan; cook 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion, leek, shallots, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, and cook until liquid evaporates (about 1 minute), stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 22 minutes total). Stir in spinach; cook for 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Stir in lentils; cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 283g | |
Recipe makes 6 servings | |
Calories 183 | |
Calories from Fat 9 | 5% |
Total Fat 0.99g | 1% |
Saturated Fat 0.29g | 1% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
Sodium 151mg | 6% |
Potassium 201mg | 6% |
Total Carbs 30.87g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
Sugars 1.51g | 1% |
Protein 5.0g | 8% |