Risotto with Scallops and Grapefruit Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1Tbs olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, mined
- 1.5 cups arborio rice
- 4 oz white wine
- 5 cups chicken stock, warmed
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano
- 2 Tbs grapefruit zest
- 1/2 pound scallops
- Juice from 1/2 grapefruit
- 1 Tbs butter
- 1/2 grapefruit, supremed (cut into wedges, white parts removed)
- Approx. 560 calories, 14 grams fat, 1.5 grams fiber, 23 grams protein
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 368g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 302 | |
| Calories from Fat 44 | 15% |
| Total Fat 5.05g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1.72g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium 437mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 47.06g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 6.41g | 4% |
| Protein 12.29g | 20% |
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