Creamy Risotto with Dried Plums

Prep Time 10 minutes    Cook Time 30 minutes     Serves 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or medium grain rice
6 cups hot chicken broth
1 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup (about 6 ounces) quartered pitted dried plums (prunes)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until translucent. Add rice; cook and stir 1 minute or until rice is coated in butter. Increase heat to medium-high. Add chicken broth, 1 cup at a time, letting each addition absorb before adding the next cup, stirring constantly. Cook and stir about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and creamy. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, dried plums, Parmesan, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes to heat through.

Nutritional Information

Calories

371

Cholesterol

21mg

% of Calories from Fat

23%

Total Fat

9g

Sodium

1,044mg

Carbohydrates

62g

Protein

10g

Fiber

4g

Potassium

159mg