Charred Broccolini with Tonnato Sauce
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Tuna Risotto
Serves4
Prep Time25 min
cook Time
20 min
Time to Table45 min
Looking for a hearty, comfort meal for the family and friends to wow? This Tuna Risotto over corn milk delivers results.
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Ingredients
¼ cup (50mL) extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 chopped white onions
1 garlic clove, chopped
½ cup (125 mL) Frozen corn
1 cup (250 mL) 3.25% milk
¼ cup (50mL) unsalted butter, divided
2 cups (500 mL) uncooked mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
2 cups (500 mL) cooked, pearled barley
water
¼ cup (50mL) 35% cream
½ cup (125mL) asparagus tips
3 cans (85 g each) Clover Leaf Flaked Light Tuna - Spicy Thai Chili
¼ cup (50mL) Parmigiano cheese, grated
salt, black pepper to taste
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PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- In a saucepan, heat to medium-high half the olive oil, onion, garlic and corn and roast for a few minutes. Add milk and cook for 5 minutes. Pour this corn milk mixture in a blender, add half the butter and blend. Filter through a sieve and set aside.
- In a large frying pan, fry the mushrooms with the remaining olive oil and butter, season well and cook about 5 minutes. Add in the barley, enough water to cover everything and cream. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Season the risotto, add in the asparagus, stir and cook until all the liquid is reduced. Remove from heat. Add in tuna and cheese.
- Serve over the corn milk mixture.
CHEF’S TIPS:
- Barley risotto is a great substitite for rice.
- Cook barley in advance.
- Corn milk mixture can be used in vegetable dishes for a creamy texture.
nutrition
| Amount per serving |
% Daily Value |
|
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 550 | |
| Fat | 36 g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.4 g | |
| Saturated + Trans | 72% | |
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | |
| Sodium | 480 mg | 20% |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g | 13% |
| Fibre | 4 g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12 g | |
| Protein | 19 g | |
| Vitamin A | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 15% | |
| Calcium | 15% | |
| Iron | 50% |
Claims per serving
| High Source of Fibre | Excellent Source of Protein |
| Source of Vitamin A | Good source of vitamin D |
| Good Source of Calcium | Excellent Source of Iron |
