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Plant-Based Basil Pesto & Leek Risotto
Plant Based
Climate Superstar
Cosy-comforts
Plant-Based Basil Pesto & Leek Risotto

with Almond Pangrattato & Baby Leaves

25 min
Difficulty: 1/3
Italian

This rich, creamy risotto comes together in the oven, leaving you free to create a quick and crunchy almond pangrattato to sprinkle over at the end. Such a small factor takes this plant-based veggie meal to the next level – taste it and see!

Allergens

Gluten(Wheat)
Almond
Eggs
May contain traces of allergens
Milk
Sesame
Soy
Gluten
Cashews
Fish

Utensils

Large Frying Pan
Baking Paper
Baking Dish
Baking Tray

Tags

Plant Based
Climate Superstar
Cosy-comforts
Ingredients
Olive oil

Olive oil

Leek

Leek

1

Courgette

Courgette

1

Garlic

Garlic

3 clove

Plant-based butter

Plant-based butter

30 g

Risotto-style rice

Risotto-style rice

1 packet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

1 sachet

Vegetable stock powder

Vegetable stock powder

1 sachet

Water

Water

2 cup

Roasted almonds

Roasted almonds

0.5 packet

Panko breadcrumbs

Panko breadcrumbs

0.5 packet

Plant-Based Basil Pesto

Plant-Based Basil Pesto

1 packet

Baby Leaves

Baby Leaves

1 packet

Parsley

Parsley

1 packet

Preparation
1
1

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • Thickly slice leek. Slice courgette into rounds. • Place leek and courgette on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. • Toss to coat, spread out evenly, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.

2
2

• Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with half the plant-based butter and a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook risotto-style rice, garlic & herb seasoning and half the garlic, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add vegetable stock powder and the water. Bring to the boil, then remove pan from heat.

3
3

• Transfer the risotto to a baking dish. Cover tightly with foil, then bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is 'al dente', 24-28 minutes.

4
4

• Meanwhile, roughly chop roasted almonds (see ingredients). • Wipe out the frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients)and almonds, stirring, until golden brown, 3 minutes. • Add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Season and set aside.

5
5

• Remove the baking dish from the oven, then stir through plant-based basil pesto and the remaining plant-based butter. • Gently stir through baby leaves and roasted veggies, season to taste. TIP: Stir through a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed.

6
6

• Divide plant-based basil pesto and leek risotto between bowls. • Top with almond pangrattato and tear over parsley to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving

3404

kJ

Energy (kJ)

814

kcal

Calories

39.7

g

Fat

11.5

g

of which saturates

94.4

g

Carbohydrate

8.5

g

of which sugars

7.5

g

Dietary Fibre

18.4

g

Protein

1082

mg

Sodium

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