Risotto with Bacon, Leeks and Spanish Olives

Name: Risotto with Bacon, Leeks and Spanish Olives
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 200 grams Arborio rice; 200 grams Arborio rice; 50 grams grated romano or Asiago cheese; 4 slices thick slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 larges leeks, white and light green parts thinly sliced; 944 milliliters low salt chicken broth; 68 milliliters quartered Lindsay® Stuffed Manzanilla Olives

Risotto with Bacon, Leeks and Spanish Olives is a Mediterranean main course. This recipe makes 4 servings with 593 calories, 19g of protein, and 17g of fat each. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up arborio rice, leeks, low salt chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat so that broth stays at a constant gentle simmer. In a large, deep skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until browned and crisp.

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Bacon

Broth

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Sauce Pan

Frying Pan

Transfer bacon strips with a slotted spoon to a paper towel; set aside.

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Bacon

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Pour off all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.

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Add leeks to skillet; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Leek

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Add garlic and rice; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.

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Garlic

Rice

Using a large ladle, transfer about 1 cup of the simmering broth to the rice mixture. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Continue adding broth 1 ladleful at a time, until rice is slightly firm to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally and keeping the rice mixture at a constant simmer. Stir in olives, sun dried tomatoes if desired, and reserved bacon; heat through.

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