Silver beet risotto
This gorgeously fresh vegetarian silver beet risotto is so delicious, perfect for beginners and experienced cooks alike.
Serves: 4
Time to make: 45 mins
Total cost: $18.40 / $4.60 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme or 8 fresh thyme sprigs, plus 4-6 extra sprigs to garnish
- 2 sticks celery, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 cups halved Swiss brown mushrooms
- 1¹/³ cups arborio rice
- ¹/³ cup white wine
- 2 cups hot reduced-salt vegetable stock, plus 3½ cups hot water
- 12 cups chopped silver beet, lightly microwaved or steamed
- 250g cottage cheese, blended
- 4 store-bought bottled mild peppadews, finely chopped
- squeeze lemon juice
- ¾ cup grated or shaved parmesan
- ground black pepper
Instructions
1 In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high. Cook onion, thyme, celery and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
2 Add mushrooms and cook for a further 3 minutes. Stir in rice and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add wine and boil rapidly for a few minutes.
3 Gradually add hot stock and water, ½ cup at a time, stirring continuously. Allow liquid to absorb before adding the next ½ cup.
4 Once all the liquid is added, the rice should be creamy and thick. Fold in half of the silver beet and cook for a few minutes before adding the remaining half.
5 Stir in cottage cheese and peppadews. Heat through. Add a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve sprinkled with parmesan and pepper. Garnish with thyme.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Check stock is gluten free.
Make it vegan: Use grated vegan cheese instead of cottage cheese and swap parmesan with Angel Food parmesan. Check white wine and stock are vegan.
HFG tip
This makes a generous serving. Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge and reheated the following day.
NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
Kilojoules 2080kJ
Calories 497cal
Protein 23g
Total fat 14g
–Saturated fat 5g
Carbohydrates 65g
–Sugars 9g
Dietary fibre 7g
Sodium 800mg
Calcium 320mg
Iron 2.5mg
Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.
Photographer: Bryce Carleton
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