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Silver beet risotto

This gorgeously fresh vegetarian silver beet risotto is so delicious, perfect for beginners and experienced cooks alike.

  • Time to make: 45 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.8
Ingredients

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
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    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.

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