Prawn Goat Cheese Risotto – Weight Watcher Friendly

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Prawn Goat Cheese Risotto - Weight Watcher Friendly
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Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup onion , chopped
2 teaspoons garlic , minced
1 cup arborio rice
180 g prawns , peeled , deveined , diced
75 g goat cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , grated
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh basil , chopped
1/2 cup white wine ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
367
Sugar
2g
Fat
12g
This prawn goat cheese risotto is a modern twist on the classic risotto recipe. Arborio rice cooked with chicken broth, goat cheese, and fresh prawns creates a mouth-watering combination of flavors. The dish is weight watcher friendly, gluten-free, low in fat, and a good source of protein. It is also relatively easy to prepare and although it requires constant stirring it is definitely worth the effort. Perfect for date nights or dinner parties, everyone will love this delicious and rich dish.

Instructions

1.Heat the chicken broth in a pot and keep warm over low heat.
2.In a separate pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until softened.
3.Add the arborio rice to the pot and stir to combine. Cook until the edges of the rice are translucent.
4.Add 1/2 cup of the warm chicken broth to the pot and stir constantly until it has been absorbed by the rice.
5.Keep adding the chicken broth in 1/2 cup batches, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be absorbed between each addition. This should take about 20 minutes.
6.Once the rice is al dente, add the diced prawns and the white wine (optional) to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the prawns are fully cooked.
7.Remove from heat and stir in the goat cheese and parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined.
8.Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9.Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

PROS

This prawn goat cheese risotto is weight watcher friendly and low in calories compared to traditional risottos.

The combination of creamy goat cheese and fresh prawns makes for a decadent and delicious flavor.

CONS

This recipe can be time consuming and requires constant stirring to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Some people may find the flavor of goat cheese too strong for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This prawn goat cheese risotto is high in protein thanks to the prawns and goat cheese.
Arborio rice is a good source of carbohydrates and the recipe is low in fat when compared to other risotto recipes. The dish is also gluten-free and can be made vegetarian by substituting the chicken broth with vegetable broth.

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