Leek, Bacon, and Pea Risotto

Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: www.marthastewart.com
Category: Grains

Ingredients
1 whole Leek (slice thinly)
6 cups Chicken Broth
2 whole Bacon Slices (cut into strips)
1 1⁄4 cup Arborio Rice
1⁄2 cup White Wine
6 tablespoons Green Peas
1⁄4 cup Parmesan
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  dash Salt
  dash Ground Black Pepper

Directions
  1. In a saucepan, bring broth to a simmer over medium heat. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium, stirring, until lightly browned but not crisp, 5 minutes. Add leeks; cook, stirring, until softened, 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add rice and cook, stirring, until translucent around edges, 1 minute.
  2. Add wine and stir until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup broth. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, until broth is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Repeat process, gradually adding broth, until rice is al dente and risotto is creamy (you may not need all the broth), about 35 minutes.
  3. Stir in peas after the final addition of broth. Remove skillet from heat and stir in Parmesan. Cover and let stand 2 minutes. Season risotto with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.