Epicure Recipes

Tuscan Herb Risotto

21 min

4 servings

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Risotto gets a bad rap for being a tedious and tricky side dish. We’re here to say, “No more!” All you need are a few ingredients, 20 minutes, and a microwave—no culinary skills required. This mix swaps out traditional Arborio rice for whole grain, tricolour quinoa, packing in extra fibre to keep you fuller for longer.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Tuscan Herb Risotto Mix
  • 2 1⁄2 cups hot water
  • 1⁄2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

Preparation

  1. In Round or Multipurpose Steamer, stir mix with hot water. Cover; microwave on high 17 min, or until tender.
  2. Remove from microwave; stir in peas and butter. Cover; let stand 3 min, or until excess liquid is absorbed.

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Nutritional Information

Per serving(1⁄2 cup): Calories 170, Fat 6 g (Saturated 2.5 g, 0.2 0 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g (Fiber g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 6 g.

Tips

To make on the stovetop, add Tuscan Herb Risotto Mix and 2 cups hot water to a medium saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until quinoa is tender, about 30 min. Stir in peas and butter. Let stand, uncovered, for 5 min.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein, and 2 cups leafy greens with 1 tbsp Epicure Dressing.