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Bean and Shrimp Risotto

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Course: Entrée
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Bean type: Pinto Bean, White bean
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 390kcal
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Ingredients

  • cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 to 4 ounces white mushrooms sliced
  • cups Arborio rice
  • 3 14-ounce cans fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound peeled deveined shrimp
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini or pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red ripe tomato, chopped
  • ½ cup (or 2 ounces) shredded parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in olive oil in large saucepan until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in rice and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Heat broth to boiling in medium saucepan; reduce heat to low. Add 1 cup broth to rice and cook, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add 2 cups broth and simmer, stirring until broth is absorbed.
  • Add shrimp, snap peas, and remaining broth to saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, until rice is just tender and liquid absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Add beans and tomatoes; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Stir in cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 1.8mg