Fava Bean Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella and Prosciutto |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This entrée is a delicious springtime one-dish meal. You can use 2 1/4 cups fresh shelled green peas in place of the favas, or a combination of both. Ingredients:
4 1/2 pounds unshelled fava beans (about 2 1/4 cups shelled) |
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (about 1/2 cup) |
cooking spray |
2 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
2 cups water |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 1/2 cups chopped leek (about 2 medium) |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
1/3 cup dry white wine |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
2 cups trimmed arugula |
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Remove beans from pods; discard pods. Cook beans in boiling water 1 minute. Remove beans with a slotted spoon. Plunge beans into ice water; drain. Remove tough outer skins from beans; discard skins. Set beans aside.
3. Arrange prosciutto in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; bake at 400° for 7 minutes or until crisp. Set aside.
4. Bring broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil); keep warm over low heat.
5. Melt butter in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add leek and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add rice and thyme; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Add white wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Stir in beans, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Remove from heat; stir in arugula and cheese. Top with prosciutto.
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