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Greek Leek Lemon Risotto (Prasorizo)

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Prasorizo, as it is called in Greece, is a humble, delicious, vegetarian (vegan) dish that is also gluten-free. A quick and easy, full of flavor comfort dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 276 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 80 ml/⅓ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium onion medium chopped
  • 2 spring onions finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts optional
  • 4 medium leeks
  • 120 ml/½ cup white dry wine
  • 220 gr/1⅛ cup arborio rice or medium grain
  • 600 ml/2½ - cups warm vegetable broth or warm water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh spearmint finely chopped
  • 1 medium lemon zest & juice

Instructions
 

  • Wash and slice the leeks. Slice the white and pale green parts diagonally into 1.5 cm (0.6inch) rings/slices and finely chop the green parts.
  • Place a deep frying/sauté pan or pot, with a lid, over medium/high heat and add the olive oil.
  • When the oil is warm, add the yellow onion, the pine nuts, and the spring onions and sauté until soft.
  • Add the leeks, salt them and place a lid in the pot. Be careful not to brown the leeks, stir occasionally and gently. When the leeks are beginning to soften, pour the wine and allow the alcohol to evaporate.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the rice. Pour the vegetable stock, season with pepper, and stir to combine. Cover with the lid and simmer until the leeks are tender and the rice is soft and creamy. About 20 minutes.
  • Add the dill, spearmint, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and let it simmer for another five minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and taste to adjust salt, pepper, and lemon.
  • If rice is still uncooked, add some water, and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • When ready, set aside for at least 10 minutes covered. This makes it extra creamy.
  • Serve while still warm.
  • Enjoy :)

Notes

Serve with extra ground pepper, dill, and lemon juice on top.
If you don't have vegetable broth, dissolve a vegetable bouillon cube into the amount of warm water.
Serve as a main course or as a side dish. It goes perfectly with chicken or pork.
It is common to serve this dish accompanied by feta cheese on the side or crumbled on top. If not vegan or dairy-free, try it.
In Greece, we use medium-grain rice called Carolina to make prasorizo. If you cannot find medium-grain rice, use arborio rice.
Keyword gluten-free, Greek, leeks, prasorizo, rice, risotto, vegan, vegetarian