Portuguese Risotto

Risotto is a traditional Italian dish, but this Portuguese version adds the delicious flavors of chorizo sausage and paprika.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Portuguese Risotto

Cooking Method: Saute, Simmer Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Rice Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 diced Bell pepper
• 150 sliced Chorizo sausage
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 chopped Tomatoes
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• ¹⁄₂ grated Parmesan cheese
• for garnish chopped Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened.
2. Add chorizo and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add rice and stir to coat. Cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
5. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
6. Stir in frozen peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.