Side Dish Recipe: AMAZING Spring Risotto by Everyday Gourmet with Blakely

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Ground flaxseed adds a nutty flavor and is a great source of omega-3s.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.

Cut a leek in half, rinse under water to remove any dirt, and chop it up, avoiding the dark green parts.

In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and the chopped leeks, then sauté.

Add 6 cloves of minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about a few seconds.

Bring 6 cups of chicken stock to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.

Add 1.5 cups of short grain rice to the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour in room temperature white wine and cook until no liquid remains, stirring continuously.

Add chicken stock one ladle at a time, stirring often until the rice is cooked al dente, using almost all the stock but leaving about 1 cup.

Once the rice is done, lower the heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon of grated pecorino romano cheese, stirring to combine.

Check the salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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