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Healthy Recipe:SEAFOOD AND LEMON RISOTTO - Serves 42 table spoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small leek, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic 1 cup long-grain rice 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 cup low -sodium vegetable broth 1 cup dry white wine 8 ounces scallops 8 ounces calamari (squid) rings 3 ounces fresh chopped green beans 1/2 chopped yellow bell pepper 3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice Cooking Instructions:Cook leek and garlic in olive oil - medium heat for until leek is fairly tender. Add rice. Stir well. Cook for 5 minutes, constantly stirring. Add 1 1/2 cups of broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, while stirring. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes, while stirring. Add remaining chicken broth and wine. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes, while stirring. Add scallops, calamari, green been, and yellow pepper. Cook everything together, stirring frequently, until liquid is almost absorbed, for approximately five minutes (rice should be just tender and slightly creamy). Stir in 3 tablespoons Romano cheese, lemon juice and basil, cook for one more minute. Serve right away. This recipe is low in fat, cholesterol and sodium. Its a good choice for a healthy heart and fits in to any diet plan.