Herby Green Risotto
Serves
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
2 onions, peeled, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 celery stalks, chopped
14 oz (400 g) risotto rice
1 broccoli, florets finely sliced
2 pt (1 ltr) vegetable stock
2 medium zucchinis, grated
7 oz (200 g) frozen green peas
3.5 oz (100 g) vegan basil pesto
splash of almond milk (optional)
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
433
Fats
9 g
Protein
13 g
Carbs
75 g
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, celery, and pinch of sea salt. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add risotto rice and broccoli to pan. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add quarter of hot stock to rice, stirring constantly. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, gradually adding more stock as rice absorbs liquid.
- When rice is tender, stir in zucchini, peas, and basil pesto. Mix well and heat through. Add almond milk if mixture becomes too thick.
- Divide between bowls and top with optional garnishes.