Cranberry Risotto

• cranberry juice cocktail↗2 cups
• short grain white rice, (such as Arborio)↗1 cup
• leek, chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• salt and pepper
• feta cheese, crumbled↗1⁄4 cup
• dried sweetened cranberries↗1⁄2 cup
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pour Cranberry Juice Cocktail into small sauce pan and place on medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to 1 quart sauce pan and place over high heat.

3. 3

   Add leeks and salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Sauté until leeks are translucent and then add the rice.

5. 5

   Stir until the rice is coated with oil.

6. 6

   Add the boiling cranberry juice cocktail. Stir. Cover. Turn heat down to a simmer.

7. 7

   Let simmer for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from heat, add feta cheese and sweetened dried cranberries, stir well.

9. 9

   Turn into serving dish.

10. 10

    Serve hot.