Tomato and Bacon Risotto…or not…. Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g Bacon, diced
- 4 Baby leeks, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
- 300g risotto rice
- 400g tomato passata
- 500ml chicken stock
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 996g | |
| Calories 1078 | |
| Calories from Fat 824 | 76% |
| Total Fat 91.41g | 114% |
| Saturated Fat 30.26g | 121% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium 2495mg | 104% |
| Potassium 1440mg | 41% |
| Total Carbs 32.34g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 23% |
| Sugars 9.74g | 6% |
| Protein 32.01g | 51% |
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