Leek, Blue Cheese and Soppressata Rice
With caramelized leeks, tangy blue cheese, rich soppressata salami and fluffy white rice, this is a gourmet rice dish that also happens to be easy to prepare!
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® White Rice
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
- 2 oz soppressata salami, thinly sliced into ribbons
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
Instructions
Take your tastebuds on a tasty trip to Italy with the gourmet flavors in this easy, 3-step Leek, Blue Cheese and Soppressata Rice.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Melt butter in a large skillet set over high heat. Cook leeks and soppressata for 6 to 8 minutes, or until starting to caramelize. Add garlic, thyme, chili flakes, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in rice and chicken broth and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add blue cheese and walnuts and stir to thoroughly combine.
Recipe Tips
There are many different kinds of blue cheese you can choose for this recipe. Go Italian, with a gorgeous Gorgonzola. Or, if that’s not available, try Stilton or Roquefort.
Not a fan of blue cheese? Substitute it here with crumbled goat cheese or feta, if desired.
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