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lentil risotto takes several minutes to prepare.

lentil risotto takes several minutes to cook.

lentil risotto makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for lentil risotto are:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup chopped onion, about 1 small

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 pound dried lentils

4 cups homemade or low-sodium

chicken broth

2 cups water

1/2 cup half and half

1 cup grated Swiss cheese

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)

1 tablespoon truffle butter (I omitted)

Here is how you make lentil risotto:

lace a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat and add butter. When the butter stops foaming, throw in the onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the lentils and stir them around for 5 minutes. Pour in the stock and the water and stir constantly. Adjust the temperature to medium-high and cook for 30 minutes, stirring as the liquid evaporates. Add the half and half and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese, sherry vinegar, and truffle butter. Remove from pan to a serving platter and serve immediately.Serving Size: serves 4-6Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CALLME3NI.

The nutritional information for lentil risotto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 270.2

• Total Fat: 14.9 g
• Cholesterol: 34.6 mg
• Sodium: 516.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 20.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
• Protein: 13.5 g