Leek, Asparagus and Mint Risotto
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium leek, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 litre (5 cups) hot vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 3cm lengths
- 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 125g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- Heat oil in a heavy based saucepan.
- Add leek and garlic, cook until soft.
- Add rice and stir until toasted about 1-2 minutes.
- Add wine, cook until evaporated.
- Add stock, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is just cooked.
- Stir infrequently.
- Stir through asparagus, cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Add mint, parsley and Philly*, heat through.
- Serve.
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Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/leek-asparagus-mint-risotto-103388.aspx (may not work)