Caramelized Apple and Leek Risotto - Community Natural Foods

Ingredients

• 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 1 cup (250g) Arborio rice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, kept warm
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or fennel fronds, chopped, for garnish