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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups shucked fresh peas
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 big pinches saffron (1/4 gram)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (50 grams) + more for the vegetables
- 1/2 finely diced onion (140 grams)
- 2 cups arborio rice (420 grams)
- 1 1/4 cups dry white wine (300 grams)
- 6 cups clear vegetable broth (1400 ml) at a simmer
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 pound taleggio or other triple cream cheese (113 grams)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 293g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 269 | |
| Calories from Fat 48 | 18% |
| Total Fat 5.44g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 0.8g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 710mg | 30% |
| Potassium 151mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 43.18g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 3.06g | 2% |
| Protein 4.34g | 7% |
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