Turkey Thyme Risotto

A great way to use leftover turkey

Ingredients

  • 2-3/4 – 3-1/4 c. chicken broth
  • 2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 Tbls olive oil
  • 1 c. Arborio rice
  • 1 t. minced fresh thyme (or 1/4 t. dried)
  • 1/2 c. white wine
  • 2 Tbls. grated Romano cheese
  • 1-1/2 c. cubed or shredded cooked turkey breast
  • 1/4 t. each salt & pepper

Instructions

In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm.

In a large nonstick deep skillet or 3-qt. saucepan, sauté the mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil until tender (about 3 minutes).

Add rice and thyme; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed.

Add heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow liquid to absorb before each 1/2 cup addition. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. Total cooking time is about 20 minutes.

Add the turkey, Romano cheese, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately.