Swiss Rice and Leeks

This Swiss dish from Uri (called ‘rispor’) is made traditionally with Swiss cheese, but you can use Gruyere or Emmental cheese just as well.

Step: 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.

Step: 2

Add rice and cook, uncovered without stirring, until rice is tender and stock has been absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.

Step: 3

Melt remaining butter in a saucepan over medium-low without browning. Add grated Gruyere cheese and mix into rice mixture just before serving. Season with a pinch of pepper and nutmeg.

Per Serving: 534 calories; protein 14.1g; carbohydrates 80.4g; fat 17g; cholesterol 51.3mg; sodium 1326.2mg.

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