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easy bacon and leek risotto

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Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
@Linky1
Whitewater, WI

March 1 is St. David's Day in Wales. It's tradition to eat leeks, but this can be enjoyed any day of the year!

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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For easy bacon and leek risotto

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 6 slice
    bacon
  • 2 md
    leeks, washed, halved and sliced
  • 1 c
    arborio rice
  • 3 c
    hot stock
  • 1 c
    frozen peas
  • 3 Tbsp
    pant ys gawm or soft goat cheese
  • 1
    lemon's zest

How To Make easy bacon and leek risotto

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400ºF. Put oil into an ovenproof casserole pot. Add bacon and fry for 2 mins. Add leeks and cook until just soft, for about 4-5 mins. Add rice and cook for 1 min more. Add stock. Cover and put in oven for 20 minutes, stirring once.
  • 2
    When rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed, remove from oven and stir in peas. Place back in oven for 2 more minutes. Remove and stir in cheese. Add zest and season.
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