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Italian Black Bean And Zucchini Risotto Recipe



This Italian Black Bean And Zucchini Risotto Recipe is one of many in our collection of Low Fat Recipes. these are culled from various sources, some my own. whilst some are low carb recipes, there are also some low fat recipes, and diabetic recipes. The one thing they all have in common with this Italian Black Bean And Zucchini Risotto Recipe, is that they can all be seen as diet recipes in one form or another.





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Italian Black Bean And Zucchini Risotto Recipe


Italian Black Bean And Zucchini Risotto Recipe










Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
2 cup long-grain white rice -or arborio rice
1/4 tsp salt
15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
2 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup prepared chunky salsa
1 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
light sour cream, optional
chopped green onions, optional

Instructions:

1. In large deep skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add rice; stir to coat
with oil. Stir in 4 cups water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
cover and simmer about 15 to 18 minutes, until most of the liquid is
absorbed. Stir black beans, zucchini, salsa, 1 cup cheese and cilantro into
rice mixture. Cover; cook about 8 minutes, until zucchini is tender.

2. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Remove from heat, cover and
let stand 4 minutes, until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and
green onions.

Makes 6 servings. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 35 minutes.

Per serving: About 401 cal, 17 g pro, 68 g car, 5 g fat, 11% cal from fat,
30 mg chol, 1137 mg sod, 9 g fiber.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>



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Preparation Time: 0:00

Servings: 6








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Italian Black Bean And Zucchini Risotto Recipe