Blt Risotto Recipe

Name: Blt Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 1 liter vegetable stock or 1 liter chicken stock; 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra to drizzle; 1 leek, finely chopped (white part only); 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 1/4 cups arborio rice; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 400 g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes; 80 g grated parmesan cheese, plus shaved parmesan to serve; 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley; 40 g unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon
1 liter vegetable stock or 1 liter chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
1 leek, finely chopped (white part only)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/4 cups arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
400 g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes
80 g grated parmesan cheese, plus shaved parmesan to serve
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley
40 g unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces

1
Remove tail ends of bacon rashers, roll up and secure with a toothpick. Place in the fridge until needed. Dice remaining bacon.
2
Preheat oven to 200u00b0C Place stock in a pan over medium-high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer.
3
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Stir leek and diced bacon for 2-3 minutes, until leek is soft and bacon starts to colour. Add garlic and rice, and stir for 2 minutes. Add wine and stir until absorbed. Add stock a ladleful at a time, stirring until absorbed between additions, until rice is al dente (this should take about 15 minutes).
4
Meanwhile, place tomatoes and bacon curls on a baking tray, drizzle with oil and season tomatoes. Roast for 10 minutes or until tomatoes are just soft and bacon is crisp. Set a few tomatoes aside. Remove stalks from remaining tomatoes and stir into risotto with grated parmesan and parsley, then season. Serve risotto topped with butter and garnish with tomatoes, bacon curls and shaved parmesan.

1230

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon, 1 liter vegetable stock or 1 liter chicken stock, 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra to drizzle, 1 leek, finely chopped (white part only), and more.

Yes, Blt 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.

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Blt Risotto

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Variations & substitutions

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