Risotto With Yogurt and Peas
- 2 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 2 -to-3-inch piece parmesan rind
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 1 cup arborio rice
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram or thyme
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping (optional) 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- Bring the chicken broth, 3 1/2 cups water and the cheese rind to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer 20 minutes; discard the rind.
- Keep warm.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring, 2 more minutes.
- Add the wine and cook, stirring, until evaporated, about 2 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup warm broth and stir constantly until absorbed.
- Repeat, adding the broth in 1/2-cup increments and stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is just tender and creamy, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Add the peas and stir until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat.
- Combine the parsley, chives and marjoram in a bowl.
- Add all but 1 tablespoon of the herbs to the risotto along with the grated parmesan and yogurt; stir vigorously until creamy, about 1 minute.
- Divide the risotto among bowls.
- Top with the reserved herbs and more parmesan.
- Per serving: Calories 263; Fat 9 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 33 mg; Sodium 308 mg; Carbohydrate 27 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 11 g
- Photograph by Con Poulos
lowfat, parmesan rind, extravirgin olive oil, shallots, white wine, frozen peas, fresh parsley, fresh chives, fresh marjoram, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/risotto-with-yogurt-and-peas-recipe.html (may not work)