Risotto is wonderful comfort food; creamy and delicious. Adding good quality tuna to the dish updates it and adds great nutrition.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1-1/2 cups arborio rice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 (14 oz.) cans ready to serve chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded fresh spinach
- 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
- 12 oz. can solid white tuna, drained
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Heat oil in large skillet and add rice and garlic. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes until rice is coated. Add wine, pepper, and 1 can chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to mdium and cook mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed.Add 1/4 of the remaining broth at a time, stirring rice until liquid is absorbed. Add spinach, lemon peel and tuna. Cook and stir gently until spinach is wilted. Stir in butter until melted along with 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and serve.
Calories: 460
Fat: 13 grams
Carbs: 44 grams
Sodium: 1000 mg
