Bacon Risotto Recipe

Name: Bacon Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sunflower oil (canola is also a good substitute); 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup smoked bacon, chopped; 1 1/2 cups risotto rice; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/4 cup sliced dried mushroom, soaked in boiling water; 2 cups mixed fresh mushrooms; 5 cups hot stock; 1 sprig fresh oregano or 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 3 tablespoons tomatoes, chopped and peeled; 8 pieces black olives, stoned and quartered; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sunflower oil (canola is also a good substitute)
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup smoked bacon, chopped
1 1/2 cups risotto rice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup sliced dried mushroom, soaked in boiling water
2 cups mixed fresh mushrooms
5 cups hot stock
1 sprig fresh oregano or 1 sprig fresh thyme
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons tomatoes, chopped and peeled
8 pieces black olives, stoned and quartered
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat teh oil in a large, heavy-based pan with a lid. Gently cook the onion and bacon until the onion and bacon is tender and the bacon fat has run out.
2
Stir in the rice and garlic and cook over a high heat for 2-3 minutes, until the rice is well coated.
3
Add the dried mushrooms and their liquid, the fresh mushrooms, half the stock, the oregano or thyme and seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover tightly and leave to cool.
4
Check the liquid and if dry, add more liquid as required until the rice is cooked, but not mushy. Just before serving, stir in the butter, white wine, tomatoes and olives and check the seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with thyme sprigs.

581

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sunflower oil (canola is also a good substitute), 1 large onion, chopped, 1/2 cup smoked bacon, chopped, 1 1/2 cups risotto rice, and more.

Yes, Bacon Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Risotto

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