EASY RISOTTO WITH BACON & PEAS

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Not for risotto purists - this simple recipe has just 5 ingredients and the stock is added all in one go.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 ounce butter
6 slices streaky bacon, chopped
10 ounces risotto rice
4 cups vegetable stock, hot
4 ounces frozen peas
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop the onion. Heat the olive oil and butter in a pan, add the onions and fry until lightly browned (about 7 minutes). Add the bacon and fry for a further 5 minutes, until it starts to crisp.
  • Add the rice and stock, and bring to the boil. Stir well, then reduce the heat and cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes until the rice is almost tender.
  • Stir in the peas, add a little salt and pepper and cook for a further 3 minutes, until the peas are cooked.
  • Serve sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.

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