Prassorizo (Greek Leek Risotto)

Name: Prassorizo (Greek Leek Risotto)
Ingredients: 6 large leeks , cleaned and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces , washed well to remove all grit ( this will be about 6-7 cups of sliced leek ); 1 large red onion , minced; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/2 - 3/4 cup olive oil ( we use more olive oil in Greece than what you 're probably used to ); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup arborio rice ( suitable for risotto ) or 1 cup carnarola rice ( suitable for risotto ); 4 1/2 cups boiling water or 4 1/2 cups hot stock; 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill; 1/2 lemon , juice and zest of; freshly-grated parmesan cheese; freshly-cracked black pepper

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Tender leeks, creamy risotto, and fresh dill make this traditional Greek Prassorizo a comforting meal perfect for any season. Easy to prepare and customizable. Perfect for dinner!

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Ingredients

6 large leeks , cleaned and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces , washed well to remove all grit ( this will be about 6-7 cups of sliced leek )
1 large red onion , minced
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 - 3/4 cup olive oil ( we use more olive oil in Greece than what you 're probably used to )
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup arborio rice ( suitable for risotto ) or 1 cup carnarola rice ( suitable for risotto )
4 1/2 cups boiling water or 4 1/2 cups hot stock
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1/2 lemon , juice and zest of
freshly-grated parmesan cheese
freshly-cracked black pepper