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Cheat's Risotto

Lunch
If you want to shake-up your pre-performance meal then look no further, the cheat's risotto meal is simple but very effective.
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Calories431kcal
Carbs65g
Protein19.2g
Fats10.4g
For Intensive Exercise
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Performance Benefits

Risotto rice is high in carbohydrates and low in fibre, which is an all-round winning recipe for a pre-performance top-up option.
Health Benefits

Carbohydrates are your body's main source of energy. They help fuel your brain, heart kidneys and central nervous system, to name a few.
Expert Tips

Risotto re-heats well, making it a great meal prep idea. to re-heat, add to a pan with a splash of water or stock and stir until heated through.

Equipment

  • Large pan

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
  • 200 g Ham (cooked and chopped)
  • 300 g Arborio rice
  • 1 cube Vegetable stock
  • 1000 ml Water
  • 100 g Peas (frozen)
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the onions and garlic and fry for 5 mins ensuring they don’t burn. Add the ham and mix well.
  • Next, add the rice and vegetable stock, and bring to the boil. Stir well and cover. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Stir in the peas, season to taste and cook for a further 3 minutes. Top with grated parmesan and serve.

Notes

1 portion of "Cheat's Risotto" is equivalent to 200g. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 19.2gFat: 10.4gSaturated Fat: 2.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.7gTrans Fat: 0.06gCholesterol: 32.5mgSodium: 797mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4.3gVitamin A: 150ugVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 1.8mg
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