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Pesto Risotto

  • RECIPE MAKES: 1 portion
  • PREP TIME: 10 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 25 minutes
  • THIS RECIPE IS EXCHANGE FREE
Step 1

For the pesto, place the basil, garlic and oil in a blender and blitz until smooth, season to taste.

Step 2

For the risotto, add the pesto to a pan and cook for 2 minutes over a medium heat.

Step 3

Add the rice and cook for a further 3 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in 1/3 of the vegetable stock and stir continuously allowing the liquid to be absorbed into the rice, repeat this step 3 times until all of the vegetable oil has been absorbed and serve.

This recipe has been specifically designed for a low protein diet. Refer to labels for allergen and other product information.

  • 80g Fresh basil
  • 4 Garlic cloves, peeled
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 100g Low protein rice
  • 500ml Vegetable stock