Bacon and Vegetable Risotto
Look for precooked bacon strips in the deli meat case of your supermarket. Choose plain bacon for this recipe. (Maple-flavored bacon is too sweet.) Serve this risotto with a salad of bagged exotic greens and the vinaigrette dressing
Ingrediënten
- 1 package 2 to 3 ounces precooked bacon strips
- 1 package 5.4 ounces chicken risotto mix
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Instructies
- Place the bacon strips in a hot skillet and heat 1 minute to crisp.
- Remove from skillet, cut into 1-inch squares, and set aside.
- Prepare the risotto according to package directions, adding the peas with the risotto seasonings.
- Cook the risotto as the package directs, stirring occasionally.
- When the rice is tender, stir in the bacon and cilantro.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Vary It!
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese into the dish along with the bacon and cilantro. Also, replace the bacon with a cup of leftover cooked, diced chicken breast meat or a 6-ounce package of cooked, diced chicken breast if you prefer. A cup of cooked, diced chicken breast meat is the equivalent of 1 small, raw chicken breast half.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
