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Green Risotto with Fava Beans
Photo: Lily Banse

Green Risotto with Fava Beans

8 ingredients 30 min + 30 min 4 servings openrecipes
Green Risotto with Fava Beans

"I can't stress enough how much better this is if it is stirred constantly. If one arm gets tired, switch arms. Taste the rice for doneness before serving. Nothing worse than a plate of crunchy risotto. Try it, and you will find it is well worth it!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

652
Calories
47g
Protein
23g
Fat
57g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound fresh, unshelled fava beans
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup grated Reggiano Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste

Directions

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