Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Life loves the liver of it."
- Maya Angelou
The refrigerator light goes on...
This is a great recipe if you're one of those, like me, who love liver. Cook the livers long enough to be firm, but not so long to be tough. Risottos make perfect weeknight meals and take only a few minutes.
Tuscan Risotto with Chicken Livers
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 2 1/2 cups
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers.
| 2 tsp | olive oil |
| 2 cloves | garlic (minced) |
| 1 medium | onion (diced) |
| 1/2 cup | arborio rice |
| 4 cups | water |
| 1 tsp | fennel seed (crushed into powder) |
| 3 | cardamom seeds (remove shell and crush with the fennel) |
| 1 tsp | dried sage (crushed with the fennel) |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 8 ounces | chicken livers |
| 1/2 ounce | Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated) |
Place the oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
Add the garlic and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 6 minutes until the onion is slightly soft.
Add the risotto and stir. Cook for about one minute.
Add the water, fennel, cardamom, sage and salt. Stir and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is almost done. The rice grains should be tender, with no graininess, but not mushy.
Add the pepper and chicken livers. Add more water about 1/4 cup at a time if needed. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. When the chicken livers are lightly browned through, serve topped with the parmesan.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 2 1/2 cups
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 404 | Calories from Fat 90 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 9g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 396mg | 134% |
| Sodium 493mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrates 50g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 14% |
| Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 27g |
| Vitamin A 242% | Vitamin C 45% |
| Calcium 15% | Iron 71% |
| Vitamin K 13 mcg | Potassium 462 mg |
| Magnesium 53 mg | |