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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal685
  • fat27g
  • saturates9g
  • carbs81g
  • sugars13g
  • fibre8g
  • protein27g
  • salt1.65g
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat the oil in a pan, add the leeks and sage and fry for 2 mins until the leeks are starting to soften. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 min, stirring. Add the wine and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 mins until the rice is tender.

  • step 2

    Meanwhile, grill the bacon until golden and crisp. Remove the rice from the heat, then stir in 2 tbsp of the Parmesan and freshly ground pepper. Spoon onto a plate, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and top with the bacon.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2007

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A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.22 ratings

stingray11

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

This was nice though I made it more like a traditional risotto by adding the stock ladle by ladle. I think that makes the risotto more creamy. I also replaced some of the olive oil at the start with some butter to boost the flavour. I did enjoy the combination of the leek and sage flavour though and…

lizleicester

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Lovely, easy meal. I used ordinary long grain rice, chicken stock and smoked back bacon on top. Only needed 1 leek (it was a whopper!).

eleanor10

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Great favourite of mine - have given it to my friends who think its really delicious . I make it every couple of weeks

abbabbab

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Nice and easy

tormcr

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

I doubled the ingredients for two people but kept it as one leek because I added peas to the mix. I also used a small onion and fried them at the start with the leek and sage. This was really yummy and i've a bit left over for lunch today!

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