Salami Risotto; protesting farmers Recipe
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (4.2oz, 125gr) Arborio rice (or other rice specifically for risotto – Carnaroli or Vialone Nano)
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) dry, white wine
- 2 1/4 cups (18oz, 540ml) chicken stock
- 1/2 onion, chopped other half for the condimenti
- 2 tsp butter
- 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) Parmesan cheese – freshly grated
- Condimenti:
- 8 – 10 slices salami, 3oz (90gr)
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato
- 1 cup (7oz, 210gr) flageolet beans, lima beans or white beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tsp olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 641g | |
| Calories 1419 | |
| Calories from Fat 1086 | 77% |
| Total Fat 120.78g | 151% |
| Saturated Fat 52.35g | 209% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 353mg | 118% |
| Sodium 5397mg | 225% |
| Potassium 1160mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs 20.36g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 12.71g | 8% |
| Protein 60.63g | 97% |
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