How To Cook Ham and Spinach Orzo 'Risotto'

Name: How To Cook Ham and Spinach Orzo 'Risotto'
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 10g unsalted butter; 200g orzo pasta; 150g shredded ham; 1 large onion finely diced; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 600ml light ham or chicken broth (hot); 2 tbls. Crème fraiche; 1 pack washed baby spinach leaves, blanched in boiling salted water then refreshed & excess moisture squeezed out; Pinch ground nutmeg; Sea salt & ground white pepper; Zest of a unwaxed lemon; 75g Grana Padano

20 mins
20 mins
easy
4

Recipe by

Jeff Baker

Ingredients

10g unsalted butter
200g orzo pasta
150g shredded ham
1 large onion finely diced
2 cloves garlic crushed
600ml light ham or chicken broth (hot)
2 tbls. Crème fraiche
1 pack washed baby spinach leaves, blanched in boiling salted water then refreshed & excess moisture squeezed out
Pinch ground nutmeg
Sea salt & ground white pepper
Zest of a unwaxed lemon
75g Grana Padano

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Introduction

An indulgent way of using up any leftover Christmas ham.

Method

ham and spinach orzo 'risotto' recipe ingredients

In a heavy based pan soften the onion and garlic in the butter over a gentle heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the orzo with a pinch of salt and stir. Once nicely coated, pour over the hot stock and bring to a simmer stirring occasionally.
Cook for 5 minutes, add crème fraiche, lemon zest and season with nutmeg and pepper. Once the orzo is just cooked, fold through the shredded ham, spinach and Grana Padano.