4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 ½ cups thinly sliced leek (about 2 medium)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup uncooked Arborio rice or other medium-grain rice

½ cup dry white wine

3 ounces diced cooked ham (about ¾ cup)

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

 

Bring broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm. Cook peas in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute. Add wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add broth, ½ cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Add ham to pan; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in peas, cheese, and pepper.

 

Serves 4, Calories 334, Fat 7.7g