Broccoli and Ham Risotto
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 onion, peeled and diced
- 3 pints vegetable stock
- 1 leek, trimmed and sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 ounces smoked ham, cut into strips
- 11 ounces risotto rice or 11 ounces brown rice
- 5 ounces broccoli florets
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- grated parmesan cheese, to serve
- ground black pepper
directions
- Heat the oil in a large, shallow saucepan on a gentle heat and fry the onion for 3-4 minutes. Stir frequently until the onion is soft. Meanwhile make up the stock in a jug using boiling water.
- Add the leek, garlic and ham to onions and stir until the ham starts to brown. Add the rice and stir for 1-2 minutes. Ladle a little of the stock in the pan and stir thoroughly. When most of the liquid has been absorbed, add more and stir.
- Repeat until all the stock has been used up (this should take about 20 minutes). Cut the broccoli into small florets and stir into the risotto. Cook for another 5 minutes until the rice is tender but still has some bite.
- Pick off the leaves from the thyme sprigs and add them to the dish. Serve immediately with a little grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)