Tempeh Risotto – m. c. de marco

Ingredients

• olive oil
• 1 large leek, medium shallot, or small onion, chopped
• 1-3 cloves garlic, chopped or minced (optional)
• ½ slab tempeh (LightLife or Trader Joe’s organic tempeh are the right size)
• 1 c. arborio, carnaroli, or vialone nano rice
• ¼ c. white wine (optional)
• 2 c. or more chicken or vegetable stock
• water to supplement the broth–if you need to soak or blanch an extra, use that water.
• ⅓ c. grated parmesan or romano cheese (optional)
• extras: peas, chopped asparagus, mushrooms, basil, etc. (optional)