Nduja, bell pepper and basil risotto Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 90g Unearthed nduja sausage
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 large cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1/2 a red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 a yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
- 300g of risotto rice (Arborio or Carnarolli)
- 60g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 150ml red wine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 20g +20g butter
- 600ml vegetable stock
- 2 Tpsb fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- salt and black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 503g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 433 | |
| Calories from Fat 271 | 63% |
| Total Fat 30.74g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 12.48g | 50% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium 1718mg | 72% |
| Potassium 269mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 13.94g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 6.42g | 4% |
| Protein 12.63g | 20% |
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