Pancetta, French Lentil, And Spinach Risotto Recipe

Name: Pancetta, French Lentil, And Spinach Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/2 cup dried petite green lentils; 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; Cooking spray; 2 ounces pancetta, chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped leek; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 2 ounces); 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1/2 cup dried petite green lentils
4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Cooking spray
2 ounces pancetta, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped leek
1/4 cup chopped shallots
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
Combine 4 cups water and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
2
Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
3
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pancetta to pan; cook 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion, leek, shallots, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, and cook until liquid evaporates (about 1 minute), stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 22 minutes total). Stir in spinach; cook for 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Stir in lentils; cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 cups water, 1/2 cup dried petite green lentils, 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Pancetta, French Lentil, And Spinach Risotto falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Pancetta, French Lentil, And Spinach Risotto

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