Oat Risotto with Peas, Ramps & Pecorino

Here's a savoury twist for this breakfast staple.

Total Time: 30 Serves: 4

Ingredients

4-5 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 leek (white and tender green parts only) halved, sliced thin and washed
1 large garlic clove, peeled and sliced thin
1 cup white wine
1½ cups stone or steel-cut oats
1 cup English peas, fresh or frozen
4-5 ramps or spring onions,
cleaned and sliced thin
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano
Kosher salt, to taste
Good olive oil or black truffle oil, for garnish

What To Do

1. Put stock in a small pot and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. When butter starts bubbling, add leeks and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, 1-2 minutes more. Add wine and stir to combine. Cook until most of the wine has evaporated, about 7 minutes. Stir in oats and toast 1 minute.
3. Stir in 1 cup simmering stock and cook while stirring frequently. When nearly all the stock has been absorbed, add another cup of stock. Continue adding 1 cup of stock at a time and cooking until the liquid is nearly absorbed between additions. The risotto is done when the oats are chewy-tender, about 25 minutes total.
4. Stir in peas, ramps, ¾ cup Pecorino and remaining butter. Cook until peas and ramps are heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt, to taste.
5. To finish the dish, sprinkle risotto with remaining cheese. Drizzle olive or truffle oil overtop and serve immediately.