Variation On A Classic Dish

Risotto with Fava Beans and Peas

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Risotto with Fava Beans and Peas

Risotto with Fava Beans and Peas - Successful variation of the Italian classic with lots of protein

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Health Score:
87 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
Calories:
486
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Various vitamins of the B group are found in peas; niacin is at the top of the list. The vitamin plays an important role in energy metabolism and the breakdown and synthesis of carbohydrates, amino acids and fatty acids.

If you get some, use risotto rice in the whole grain variety, as it contains more vitamins, minerals and fiber than husked rice.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie486 cal.(23 %)
Protein20 g(20 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates64 g(43 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage12.1 g(40 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E1.1 mg(9 %)
Vitamin K67.3 μg(112 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin6.2 mg(52 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate79.3 μg(26 %)
Pantothenic acid0.9 mg(15 %)
Biotin6.6 μg(15 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C22 mg(23 %)
Potassium515 mg(13 %)
Calcium149 mg(15 %)
Magnesium93 mg(31 %)
Iron2.9 mg(19 %)
Iodine28.2 μg(14 %)
Zinc2.5 mg(31 %)
Saturated fatty acids9.1 g
Uric acid140.5 mg
Cholesterol33.9 mg
Complete sugar6 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1 onion
1 garlic clove
1 Tbsp olive oil
9 ozs Arborio rice
1 ¾ ozs Apple juice
28 ozs Vegetable broth
9 ozs Fava bean (frozen; thawed)
5 ¼ ozs Peas (frozen; thawed)
3 ½ ozs Feta
1 bunch Arugula
1 oz butter (2 TBSP.)
salt
peppers
1 generous pinch dried thyme
1 Tbsp lemon juice
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Preparation steps

1.

Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Heat oil in a saucepan. Sauté onion and garlic in it for 2 minutes over medium heat.

2.

Add the risotto rice and sauté for 2 minutes. Then deglaze with apple juice, let simmer a little and add enough broth to cover everything. Continue in this way, stirring occasionally, gradually using up the broth; cook rice like this for 15-20 minutes over low heat. Then add beans and peas and cook for 5 minutes; the rice should still have a slight bite.

3.

Meanwhile, crumble feta cheese. Wash arugula and shake dry.

4.

Stir the butter into the risotto and season with salt, pepper, thyme and lemon juice. Pour risotto into plates and sprinkle with feta cheese and arugula.

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