Lemon Leek Risotto Recipe

Name: Lemon Leek Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 2 stalks Leeks With Green Tops Removed. Thinly Sliced; 3 cloves Minced Garlic; 3/4 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 2 cups Arborio Rice; 1- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced And Zested; 5- 1/4 cups Chicken Broth Or Stock; 2 pinches Kosher Salt And Fresh Pepper; 2 cups Cubed Cooked Chicken; 3/4 cups Blend Of Freshly Ground Parmesan And Romano Cheeses; Flat Leaf Parsley (if Desired)

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 stalks Leeks With Green Tops Removed. Thinly Sliced
3 cloves Minced Garlic
3/4 teaspoons Dried Thyme
2 cups Arborio Rice
1- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
1 whole Lemon, Juiced And Zested
5- 1/4 cups Chicken Broth Or Stock
2 pinches Kosher Salt And Fresh Pepper
2 cups Cubed Cooked Chicken
3/4 cups Blend Of Freshly Ground Parmesan And Romano Cheeses
Flat Leaf Parsley (if Desired)

1
In a large, deep skillet, heat oil on medium/low and add butter.
2
Add sliced leeks and garlic and saute for 1 minute or until softened.
3
Add the thyme, rice, wine and lemon zest.
4
Simmer 12 minutes until wine is absorbed.
5
Stir in 3 cups broth/stock.
6
Lower heat to a low simmer, uncovered, until broth is absorbed.
7
Continue adding the rest of the stock, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring until broth is absorbed and rice is tender and creamy.
8
Add lemon juice, a few cranks of freshly ground pepper and kosher salt to taste.
9
Add the chicken (or protein of your choice) and parmesan/romano cheese at this time.
10
Fold together gently.
11
Garnish with parsley if desired.
12
Enjoy!

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Butter, 2 stalks Leeks With Green Tops Removed. Thinly Sliced, 3 cloves Minced Garlic, and more.

Yes, Lemon Leek 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.

Lemon Leek Risotto

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