Name: Ham and Zucchini Risotto recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tbs olive oil; 200 g shaved ham (deli) chopped; 1 leek thinly sliced trimmed washed; 1 garlic clove crushed; 1 cup arborio rice; 500.00 ml chicken stock (liquid); 185 ml evaporated milk; 1 zucchini chopped small; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

by madam zeldox Last updated on 05/09/2025

A very creamy and filling dish that will have you going back for more.

- madam zeldox

Ingredients

1 tbs olive oil
200 g shaved ham (deli) chopped
1 leek thinly sliced trimmed washed
1 garlic clove crushed
1 cup arborio rice
2 cups chicken stock (liquid)
185 ml evaporated milk
1 zucchini chopped small
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan on high. Sauté ham, leek, celery and garlic for 4-5 minutes until leek is tender.
Step 2

Add rice and cook, stirring for 1 minute, to coat in oil.
Step 3

Stir in the stock and evaporated milk. Bring to the boil.
Step 4

Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring, for 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender.
Step 5

Stir in zucchini and peas. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
Step 6

Stir Parmesan through. Season to taste.
Step 7

Serve sprinkled with extra Parmesan.