Leek, Bacon, and Pea Risotto
Total Time: 5 minutesYield: 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.