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Saffron and Leek Risotto - Served 2 Ways

This Saffron and Leek Risotto is the perfect balance of comfort and elegance. The saffron adds a beautiful colour and the sweet creamy leeks take it beyond the norm. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 (or 4 as a side)
Calories: 1145 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • Small pinch saffron
  • 2 leeks
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 ½ cups arborio rice
  • ⅓ cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • small handful fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Bring the stock to the boil and then add in the saffron. Set it over a very low flame to keep warm.
  2. Top and tail the leek (If making the charred leeks cut six 1 cm disks and reserve later.)
  3. Chop the remaining leek into half moons.
  4. Heat the oil and butter in a heavy based sauté pan.
  5. Add the chopped leeks and cook for 3-4 minutes over a medium heat, until softened.
  6. Add in the rice and stir to coat in the oil, until the rice is starting to toast.
  7. Pour in the the wine and stir continuously until it has been absorbed.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and add a ladleful of stock to the rice.
  9. Simmer and stir until it has been absorbed then add another ladle of stock.
  10. Repeat this until all the stock has been added. At this point the rice should be nicely al dente and have a oozy consistency.
  11. Remove from the pan from the heat, grate in ⅔ of the parmesan. Add the butter and then beat it into the risotto with a wooden spoon. Put the lid on and set it to one side for 5 minutes.
  12. Serve with fresh parmesan and chopped parsley - or make the Charred Leeks and Parsley Oil.
To Serve this with Charred Leeks and Parsley Oil
  1. Get a frying pan super hot then add a drizzle of oil.
  2. Cook the reserved leek disks until they have a nice char on them. Turn and cook on the other side.
  3. Finely chop the parsley and mix it into the EVOO.
  4. To serve spoon the risotto into a bowl, add the charred leeks. Shave over the remaining parmesan and drizzle with the parsley oil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1145kcal (57%) Carbohydrates 139g (46%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 2454mg (102%) Potassium 325mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3210IU (64%) Vitamin C 10.6mg (12%) Calcium 349mg (35%) Iron 8.5mg (47%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2(or 4 as a side)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1145

% Daily Value*

Calories 1145kcal 57%
Carbohydrates 139g 46%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 2454mg 102%
Potassium 325mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3210IU 64%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12%
Calcium 349mg 35%
Iron 8.5mg 47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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