Spinach Risotto

January 2, 2023

Serves: 4

Prep Time:  10 Minutes

Cook Time:  30 Minutes

Nutrition:   449cal, 13g fat, 68g carbohydrate, 14g protein


Ingredients:

1 yellow onion, diced

1 ½ cup (300g) risotto rice, dry

5 cups (1.2L) vegetable stock

8 oz. (225g) spinach, frozen

3 oz. (85g) parmesan

2 tbsp. olive oil

Salt substitute & pepper


How to Prepare:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Next add in the rice and cook for a further 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt substitute and pepper. 
  2. Now lower the heat and add in the vegetable stock 1 cup at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until all the stock has been almost absorbed into the rice before adding the next cup. Keep repeating the process for about 16-18 minutes, until rice is cooked. 
  3. Stir in the spinach and cook until warmed through. Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Season to taste with a little more salt substitute and pepper if necessary and serve immediately.


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