Easy risotto with bacon & peas

Easy risotto with bacon & peas

Not for risotto purists - this simple recipe has just 5 ingredients and the stock is added all in one go

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 40-50 minutes

Super healthy

Method

  1. Finely chop the onion. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a knob of butter in a pan, add the onions and fry until lightly browned (about 7 minutes). Add the bacon and fry for a further 5 minutes, until it starts to crisp.
  2. Add the rice and stock, and bring to the boil. Stir well, then reduce the heat and cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes until the rice is almost tender.
  3. Stir in the peas, add a little salt and pepper and cook for a further 3 minutes, until the peas are cooked. Serve sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
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Per serving

396 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 64g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 3g, salt 1.88 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2003.

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    20 November 2012

    extra_strong_mint rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is a smashing recipe. It works. End of.

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    20 November 2012

    extra_strong_mint commented on this recipe

    I forgot to say that I did add lots of garlic.

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  • Binder photo A.Drumm

    20 November 2012

    A.Drumm commented on this recipe

    Tasted great! Was a first time cook and i managed not to burn the house down, so all is good! I added some grated cheese in to add a bit more flavor, it also made it slightly sticky which was nice. :)

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    20 November 2012

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  • Binder photo Beth

    29 November 2012

    Beth rated and commented on this recipe

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    Lovely...this is now my hubbys favourite meal!!

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  • Binder photo The_Mover_of_Continents

    03 December 2012

    The_Mover_of_Continents commented on this recipe

    I'l have you know destroyer potato smileys are an acquired taste for most and you are just a wuss for not trying them. Sort out your attitude for goodness sake this is a family website!

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  • Binder photo MadameBadham

    10 December 2012

    MadameBadham commented on this recipe

    This a brilliant easy recipe...I've made it loads with various different ingredients (basically what's in the house!) tonight's is chicken bacon mushroom leek and pepper! I also put slightly less stock in and add white wine and I always use a good quality stock cause I think it makes a big difference.

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    23 January 2013

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    So easy to make and absolutely delicious!

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    25 January 2013

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  • Binder photo caroline

    08 February 2013

    caroline rated and commented on this recipe

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    Gorgeous, tasty, quick, easy and cheap, what more do u want for a mid week meal? Tried with mushrooms and garlic, yummy!

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  • Binder photo sarahdawn

    27 February 2013

    sarahdawn rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made this risotto tonight and .....taking on board the feedback added 3 cloves of garlic and parmesan - NO salt. Cooked the bacon first to make sure crispy and added fresh parsley and extra parmesan - served with garlic bread. Will def make again. 8/10

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    12 March 2013

    DavHazBeen rated and commented on this recipe

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    I had some left over veg from the night before that I added in, which made it even nicer! Such an easy recipe that I will definitely be using again!

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    07 April 2013

    Hayley commented on this recipe

    Served with pan fried chicken

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    08 April 2013

    CLC commented on this recipe

    Very easy and very tasty!

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    14 April 2013

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    Great. Simple. All the family loved it.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 40-50 minutes

Super healthy

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 6 rashers streaky bacon , chopped
  • 300g risotto rice
  • 1l hot vegetable stock
  • 100g frozen peas
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Per serving

396 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 64g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 3g, salt 1.88 g

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