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Print recipe Veg basket risotto from Anon |
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Ingredients3 tbsp olive oil25g butter Cup of arborio risotto rice Finely chopped onion & clove of garlic Sprinkling of dried crushed chillis & black pepper Finely diced carrots, courgettes, etc. Frozen peas Large dollop of creme fraiche 50g finely grated parmesan 500ml vegetable stock (use boiled water if lo-salt version) |
Handy HintFor non-veggies, serve up with chipolatas. Only uses one pot, so minimal washing up. |
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MethodHeat the oil and butter together, throw in the onion, garlic & seasoning and sweat for a couple of minutes.Add the risotto rice and stir-fry for a couple of minutes. Then add a small dash of stock/water, keep the rice moving and continue to add small drops as the liquid evaporates. After 5 mins, throw in the rest of the stock, add your chopped vegetables and let it simmer for 20 mins or so, until you get the consistency you prefer. You will need to keep stirring the pot regularly - risottos require lots of love & attention. Just before you dish up, add a dollop of creme fraiche and a big handful of grated parmesan, and a dash of freshly grated black pepper. | |||||||||||||||||||
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