Risotto with Bacon and Kale

Name: Risotto with Bacon and Kale
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 200 grams Arborio rice; 200 grams Arborio rice; 4 slices bacon, chopped coarsely; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 roasted carrot, chopped; 105 grams diced cooked chicken; 108 grams medium curly kale leaves, stemmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces (about; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon); 708 milliliters low-salt chicken broth, plus 1/4 to 1/2 cup; 1 large onion, chopped; 50 grams freshly grated Parmesan; 1 roasted parsnip, chopped; 1 roasted shallot, chopped

Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Mediterranean food. Try making Risotto with Bacon and Kale at home. This recipe makes 4 servings with 454 calories, 22g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It works well as a main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Head to the store and pick up roasted carrot, bacon, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Risotto with Bacon and Kale, Kale Risotto with Farro, and Mushroom Risotto with Lots of Kale.

Instructions

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Place a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

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In a large heavy saucepan or braising pan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and drain on paper towels.

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Add the onions, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

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Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes.

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Add 3 cups broth and the lemon juice. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cover with a tight lid and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

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Remove the pan from the oven and return it to the stove over medium-low heat.

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Remove the lid and stir in the chicken, kale, roasted vegetables and 1/4 cup chicken broth. Stir until the kale is wilted, about 5 minutes, adding extra broth, as needed, until the risotto is creamy. Stir in the cooked bacon and cheese. Ladle into bowls and serve.

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Servings:

200grams

Arborio rice 200grams

Arborio rice 4slices

bacon, chopped coarsely 1teaspoons

freshly ground black pepper 1

roasted carrot, chopped 105grams

diced cooked chicken 108grams

medium curly kale leaves, stemmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 1teaspoon

kosher salt 3Tbsps

fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)708milliliters

low-salt chicken broth, plus 1/4 to 1/2 cup 1large

onion, chopped 50grams

freshly grated Parmesan 1

roasted parsnip, chopped 1

roasted shallot, chopped

Recommended wine: Chianti, Verdicchio, Trebbiano

Risotto can be paired with Chianti, Verdicchio, and Trebbiano. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Piccini Chianti Classico with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 10 dollars per bottle.

Piccini Chianti Classico

Bright ruby with a hint of purple. Plum, violet notes mix with lush, ripe wild berries. Expansive and alive on the palate, with a lingering, velvety mouth feel. The long finish is buried in fruit.A versatile wine, best served at 64ºF, fantastic with juicy red meats, grilled or roasted.