Pancetta, French Lentil and Spinach Risotto Recipe

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A quartet of alliums—onion, leek, shallot, and garlic—imbues savory flavor to this entrée dotted with green lentils. For a peppery finish, use arugula in place of spinach.

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Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup dried petite green lentils
  • 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 ounces pancetta, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped leek
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 2 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

  1. Combine 4 cups water and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
  2. Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
  3. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pancetta to pan; cook 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion, leek, shallots, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, and cook until liquid evaporates (about 1 minute), stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 22 minutes total). Stir in spinach; cook for 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Stir in lentils; cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 283g
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 183  
Calories from Fat 9 5%
Total Fat 0.99g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.29g 1%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 151mg 6%
Potassium 201mg 6%
Total Carbs 30.87g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugars 1.51g 1%
Protein 5.0g 8%
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