Adding protein to risotto

[Citygirlrurallife]

Any ideas? I don’t normally bother but am feeding hordes of teenagers so assume with no protein they’ll then be hungry within 30mins…was thinking of doing a butternut squash and sage risotto….

Edamame beans

You could add some nutritional yeast or bake some chickpea flat bread as a side.
This said, a risotto keeps you full for long, even without the need to add proteins.

OMG
I only just noticed this is in Vegan!!
Have deleted my original response...

Are the teenagers vegan or just you OP

Scrambled (mashed up) tofu and mushrooms
Cashews, ginger, peppers and jalapenos

I'd ditch the sage tbh

Isn't it then just rice and stuff, instead of a risotto, which usually has specific ingredients that balance each other in harmony.
Unless you call the Asian fried rice and veggie a risotto, then you put whatever you want in it.

This has got to be the most middle class thread ever - feeding teenagers chickpea flatbread and tofu risotto lol.

Round here it would be a Dominos or Maccy D!

Toasted walnuts are an excellent topping for a risotto.

Are these vegan teenagers??
Peas are a high protein vegetable and go nicely in risotto.

@Rafting2022 I am from Monaco, socca is a cheap street food. 1 cup of chickpea flour, 1 cup of water, a bit of olive oil, salt, crazy hot oven and pre-heated cast iron pan, done and delicious. Try it

Toasted walnuts as a pp said would go really well. I think it could also work well with a topping of crispy Chickpeas (toss drained Chickpeas in a bit of olive oil, salt and herbs/spices and roast in oven.

White beans work well with swish and sage

We add toasted cashews , sprinkled on top

Toddler has gone off risotto just now, but I add blended butter beans.

Thanks for the helpful responses - love the sound of toasted walnuts and creamy white beans so will do those - much appreciated