Beef / Pork

Low Fat Cheddar Cheese and Ham Risotto is for Dinner.

Low Fat Cheddar Cheese and Ham Risotto takes several minutes to prepare.

Low Fat Cheddar Cheese and Ham Risotto takes several minutes to cook.

Low Fat Cheddar Cheese and Ham Risotto makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Low Fat Cheddar Cheese and Ham Risotto are:

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, cubed
2 Celery Ribs, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb Arborio rice
1 cup lean smoked ham
1 tbsp thyme leaves
6 - 8 cups low fat chicken broth, warmed
2 cups low fat cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Low Fat Cheddar Cheese and Ham Risotto:

1. Heat olive oil in non-stick pan and cook onions and celery until done. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.2. Add rice and saute for 5 minutes on low heat while stirring.3. Add in ham and thyme and stir.4. Next, while continously stirring, slowly add chicken stock, 1/2 to 1 cup at a time, cooking until it is absorbed by rice (usually about 2 minutes). When chicken stock is absorbed, add another 1/2 cup to 1 cup chicken stock.5. After 15 minutes you can begin to taste the rice for doneness. Rice will begin to take up the chicken stock very slowly or not at all when it is done.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JLPNURSE.

The nutritional information for Low Fat Cheddar Cheese and Ham Risotto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 244.1

• Total Fat: 7.0 g
• Cholesterol: 19.9 mg
• Sodium: 1,260.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
• Protein: 18.4 g

Low Fat Cheddar Cheese and Ham Risotto is Italian cuisine.