A perfect side for the cold-weather season, this tasty risotto is loaded with good-for-you herbs, greens and sundried tomatoes. The recipe calls for seasonal veggies mixed with delicious risotto and savory bacon to create a comforting dish everyone will love.
Savory Bacon & Winter Veggie Risotto
Servings 12
Calories 361 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth divided
- 1 package bacon
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 leek diced (use white and light green color only)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1¼ cup risotto
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup cream
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1.5 tsp. white pepper
- ½ cup gouda
- 1/3 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
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In large saucepan over medium heat, heat chicken broth until it reaches a slow simmer, then reduce heat to low. Stir occasionally.
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In large skillet, cook bacon until crispy then set aside on paper towels.
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In skillet with bacon grease, add sundried tomatoes, onion and leek. Cook for 10 minutes, or until veggies soften.
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Add garlic and risotto, continually stirring, for about 3-5 minutes.
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Add 1 cup chicken broth to the risotto, cook on medium heat or until mixture reaches a slow simmer, and stir until liquid is absorbed. Repeat this step until all chicken broth is used.
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Stir in spinach, cream, butter, salt and pepper. Once spinach wilts, spoon risotto into large baking dish.
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Sprinkle with gouda cheese and parsley.
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Bake in an oven for 5-8 minutes at 350 degrees F or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Savory Bacon & Winter Veggie Risotto
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 361
Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 970mg40%
Potassium 424mg12%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 1109IU22%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 108mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.