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Quinoa risotto with beans, lemon & parmesan

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SERVES:
4
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
PREP TIME:
15 minutes
COOK TIME:
35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 300 g broad (fava) beans fresh or frozen
  • 1 litre reduced salt vegetable stock or chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 leek white part only, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic crushed
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 150 g arborio rice
  • 100 g white quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 80 ml white wine
  • 140 g green peas fresh or frozen
  • 25 g parmesan cheese finely grated, plus extra to serve
  • 1 tsp lemon zest finely grated
  • fresh mint to garnish

Method

  • Cook the broad beans in a saucepan of boiling water for 1 minute. Refresh under cold running water. Drain. Peel off the skins and discard. Set aside.
  • Put the stock in a large saucepan and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and keep the stock at a simmer.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add the leek and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and thyme leaves and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the rice and white quinoa and stir for 1–2 minutes or until the grains are well coated in the oil. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half.
  • Gradually add the simmering stock, a cup at a time, stirring constantly and making sure the stock is absorbed before you add more. This will take 15–20 minutes; the rice should be al dente yet creamy.
  • Stir in the peas and broad beans. Simmer for 2–3 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender, then remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan and lemon zest. Cover and set aside for 3 minutes. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve garnished with mint, with extra parmesan.

Tip: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free stock.

    Notes

    Recipes and Images Superlegumes by Chrissy Freer, published by Murdoch Books

     

    Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.