Meal Kit

Tomato and Kale Risotto with Italian Sausage

and herbed goat cheese

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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Two plus two equals four, and fresh vegetables plus feisty Italian sausage equals flavor. That's just the math, folks; blame Archimedes for it, not your humble recipe description writer. Fresh kale, juicy tomatoes, and the aforementioned feisty sausage sit on a bed of creamy risotto. This flavor equation gets last minute additions with garnishes of tangy goat cheese and crunchy green onions. We love math. Now calculus however…

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
  • ¾ cup Arborio Rice
  • 1 Roma Tomato
  • 2 oz. Kale
  • Info
    1 oz. Garlic & Herb Goat Cheese
  • 2 Green Onions
  • Info
    ⅘ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
  • Info
    ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • 2 Garlic Cloves

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    760
  • Carbohydrates
    73g
  • Net Carbs
    71g
  • Fat
    39g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Sodium
    1610mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 Medium Pots
  • 1 Large 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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Stem kale and coarsely chop.

    Core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate.

    Mince garlic.

    Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.

  2. 2

    Start the Risotto

    Place another medium pot over medium-high heat.

    Add 1 tsp. olive oil and Italian sausage to hot pot. Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Add rice, half the garlic (reserve remaining for vegetables), and white portions of green onions. Stir occasionally until rice is toasted, 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Finish the Risotto

    Add 1 cup boiling water and mirepoix base to pot with rice. Rice should just be covered by water. Stir often until nearly all water is absorbed.

    Add 1/2 cup boiling water. 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.

    Remove from burner.

    While risotto cooks, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Cook the Vegetable Mixture

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

    Add 1 tsp. olive oil, kale, tomatoes, and remaining garlic to hot pan. Stir often until kale wilts, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Add vegetable mixture, shredded cheese, butter (to taste), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to risotto. Stir until combined.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing risotto with goat cheese (crumbling if needed) and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!

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