Spring Pea and Leek Risotto with Bacon
Mixed Greens with Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 cups thinly sliced leeks
- 2 cups gluten free chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp gluten free all purpose flour
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 3 (8.8-oz) pouches gluten free microwavable jasmine rice
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp. Drain bacon, reserving drippings in skillet.
- Rinse leeks under cold water; pat dry. Cook leeks in hot drippings 8 to 10 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk together broth and flour in a bowl. Add broth mixture to skillet; bring to a boil. Add cream cheese; stir until melted.
- Meanwhile, microwave rice according to package directions. Add rice, peas, salt, and pepper to sauce; simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring often. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan. Sprinkle with bacon.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 (10-oz) pkg mixed baby greens
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
Side Dish Instructions
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add greens, tomatoes, and parsley; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
391
|
79
|
470
|
| Fat (g) | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Carb (g) | 55 | 4 | 59 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 749 | 41 | 790 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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