Pancetta, French Lentil, and Spinach Risotto |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A quartet of alliums—onion, leek, shallot, and garlic—imbues savory flavor to this entrée dotted with green lentils. For a peppery finish, use arugula in place of spinach. Ingredients:
4 cups water |
1/2 cup dried petite green lentils |
4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
cooking spray |
2 ounces pancetta, chopped |
1 cup chopped onion |
1 cup chopped leek |
1/4 cup chopped shallots |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 cup uncooked arborio rice |
1/2 cup dry white wine |
2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 2 ounces) |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
Directions:
1. Combine 4 cups water and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
2. Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
3. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pancetta to pan; cook 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion, leek, shallots, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, and cook until liquid evaporates (about 1 minute), stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 22 minutes total). Stir in spinach; cook for 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Stir in lentils; cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
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