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Slow cooker Risotto

Crockpot Risotto with Peas and Pancetta

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 3/4 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups of Arborio Rice
  • 1/2 cup shallots - diced
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4-6 slices of thin pancetta
  • 1 cup of frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup of parmesan

Instructions
 

  • In a sauté pan heat butter and oil; add the risotto and cook for a few minutes;add the chicken broth and bring to a quick boil.
  • Pour the rice and stock into the crockpot, give a stir, cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
  • While the rice is cooking crisp up 4-6 slices of thin pancetta in a sauté pan;crumble when cooked.
  • After two hours add the peas (warm the peas before placing in the crockpot to prevent dropping the temperature too much).
  • Cover and continue to cook another 1/2 hour or until the rice cooked.
  • When cooked add the parmesan cheese and pancetta and stir.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Substitute vegetable stock for chicken stock if desired
Substitute pancetta with prosciutto or bacon
Extra rice make great rice balls or fritata
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