I really can't believe that I haven't shared this recipe before because it has to be one of my favourites, especially this time of year.
I love the taste and the textures and, if I've had a stressful day, there's no better therapy than standing over a big pan of risotto slowly stiring in the stock :) A real bonus to this recipe is that it's SYN free with Slimming World.
Here's what you need:
1 large leek, 200g of lean bacon, 4 garlic gloves, 250g risotto rice, 400g butternut squash, 850ml chicken stock.
Chop up all of the ingredients:
Stir fry, using Fry Light spray, the leek and bacon for 3-4 minutes:
Add the garlic, rice and butternut squash and fry for a further 2-3 minutes:
Add the stock a ladle full at a time until it is all absorbed and the rice is cooked to your liking, this takes about 20-25 minutes:
I always say this is autumn in a bowl and, after writing this post, I'm so pleased I've got some ready for my lunch today :)
I hope I've inspired you to try a winter warmer on this cold day.
Thanks for stopping by
Jo xx
5 comments:
I love butternut risotto too but not tried it with bacon - will give that a go for sure. Also, I'm really lazy and add all the stock at once, with dylan running around I can't be in one place for too long, there is always something he needs me for.
This looks tasty!It just so happens I have some butternut squash in the fridge so definitely one for me to try :) Thanks for sharing. Elizabeth xx
This looks delicious Jo. I'd make it, without the bacon, for our meat free Mondays.
Love Risotto, need to try your method of cooking as I usually cook the squash separately then combine at the end.
I love making risotto ... Something so comforting in stirring it all the time. I'm certainly going to give this a go
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