Turkey And Leek Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter, divided
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3 large)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups chopped cooked turkey (light and dark meat)
  • 1/3 cup grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

Instructions

  1. Bring Turkey Stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
  2. Melt 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek to pan; cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place leek mixture in a small bowl. Melt remaining 2 teaspoons butter and remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan. Add shallots to pan; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup stock and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of the stock is absorbed before adding the next (about 28 minutes total).
  3. Stir in turkey and leek mixture; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pecorino Romano cheese, thyme, sage, and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

967 kcal 48% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27g 54% DV
Total Fat 65.1g 84% DV
Carbs 78.1g 28% DV
Fiber 24.1g 86% DV
Sugar 10.7g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10313.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1309.3mg 28% DV
Cholesterol 123.8mg 41% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 165mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 57.9mg 64% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 958mg 74% DV
Iron 17mg 95% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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