Spring Greens Risotto
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS:
1L Vegetable Stock
Juice and Zest of 1 Lemon
2 TBLS Olive Oil
2 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
1 Whole Leek (finely diced)
1/2 Red Onion (finely diced)
6 Sprigs of Thyme
1-Cup Arborio Rice
2 Cups Spinach Leaves
1 Cup Frozen Green Peas
1/4 Cup of Basil (roughly chopped)
S&P (season to taste)
METHOD:
1. Heat the chicken stock in a small saucepan until warm, cover to keep warm and set aside
2. Heat the olive oil in a heavy set pot or pan on a high heat and Saute the onion, garlic and leek, reduce heat and then add the rest of the vegetables, thyme and S&P to the pot, cook until just soft.
3. Increase heat, add the rice and lemon juice, Stir to combine ingredients and when liquid is low, stir in a 1/2 a cup of chicken stock and continue to stir until all liquid is absorbed, then stir in another 1/2 a cup of stock, Continue this process until rice is cooked through.
4. Stir in spinach leaves, peas, basil and lemon zest, season with S&P to taste.
* OPTIONAL