Meal Kit
Pork, Pea, and Mushroom Risotto
with blue cheese and walnuts
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
David Welch
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Thin Sliced Pork
- 4 oz. Button Mushrooms
- 3⅗ oz. Arborio Rice
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 1 Shallot
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ¾ oz. Candied Walnuts
- ½ oz. Blue Cheese Crumbles
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Vegetable Base
- ½ tsp. Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories750
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Carbohydrates61g
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Net Carbs57g
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Fat33g
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Protein51g
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Sodium1640mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Medium Pots
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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If using sliced beef strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely chop walnuts.
Stem mushrooms and cut caps into 1/4” slices.Peel and mince shallot.Pat sliced pork dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. -
2 Cook the Pork
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add pork, 1/4 tsp. salt, rotisserie chicken seasoning, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place another medium pot over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add mushrooms to hot pot. Stir occasionally until browned, 4-6 minutes.Add shallots, garlic salt, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until shallots are slightly browned, 2-3 minutes. -
4 Start the Risotto
Add rice to hot pot and stir occasionally until rice is toasted and opaque, 2-3 minutes.
Add 1 cup boiling water from other medium pot and vegetable base. Rice should just be covered by water.Stir often until combined and nearly all water is absorbed. -
5 Finish Risotto and Finish Dish
Add 1/2 cup boiling water from other medium pot and stir often again until nearly all water is absorbed. Repeat this process, stirring often, 18-20 minutes.
Taste risotto as you cook, checking for tenderness. When rice has no more “bite” or crunch, it's done. There may be water left.Add peas, cream cheese, grated cheese, and pork. Stir occasionally until combined and pork is coated, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with blue cheese (to taste). Garnish with walnuts. Bon appétit!
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