Rice, pasta and breads
Cranberry and Roasted Garlic Risotto

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Jennifer from New Jersey.
Portions: 4
Serving size: 3/4 cup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 3 tablespoons roasted garlic
- 1 cup onion, minced
- 3/4 cup Arborio rice, uncooked
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425° F.
- Grease a covered casserole dish.
- Melt butter or margarine in a large saucepan. Add roasted garlic and onion in saucepan and cook over medium heat until soft.
- Add rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add broth and dried cranberries to rice mixture. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour into casserole dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and stir in cheese. Serve immediately
Nutrients per serving
- Calories: 267
- Protein: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Potassium: 184 mg
- Phosphorus: 66 mg
- Calcium: 46 mg
- Fiber: 2.9 g
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices
- 2 starch
- 1 fruit, low potassium
- 1 fat
Carbohydrate Choices
- 2
Helpful Hints
- Prepare roasted garlic from DaVita.com's recipe for Roasted Garlic or use bottled garlic spread.
- Arborio rice is medium-grain rice with a high starch content. It is grown in Italy and is traditionally used in risotto recipes.

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