Truffled Broccoli & Feta Risotto with Pine Nuts & Basil Oil

Serving size

7 plants

Truffled Broccoli & Feta Risotto with Pine Nuts & Basil Oil

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Food group: Dairy

This creamy risotto is the perfect option for when you are craving something comforting. Feta and lemon add tang. Vibrant broccoli and courgette for your greens. Top with crunchy pine nuts to complete the dish. Delish!

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Turn the grill to high (240C)
  • Line a baking tray with silver foil
  • Pull out a large frying pan, a small bowl, a sieve & a measuring jug

Grill & prep

  • Trim and cut the broccoli into thirds. Place onto the foil-lined baking tray with 1 tsp oil, a pinch of salt and pepper and grill for 8-10 mins, until tender and charred
  • Meanwhile, thinly slice the onion. Cut the courgette into 1/2cm half-moons
  • Heat the large frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the pine nuts and toast for 2-3 mins, tossing regularly, until golden brown. Remove and set aside

Simmer simmer

  • Return the frying pan with 1 tsp oil to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the courgette and onion and cook for 4-5 mins. Season with salt and pepper
  • Add the garlic herb paste and cook for another 2 mins, then stir in the stock powder and 300ml hot water (150ml for 1 person)
  • Stir in half the feta and simmer for 5-6 mins, until the sauce has thickened

Add the rice

  • Rinse the spinach, then stir into the sauce, along with the rice
  • Cook for 2-3 mins, until the spinach has wilted and the rice is hot. Season with salt and pepper. Add a splash of water if it's too thick

Make the basil oil & finish the risotto

  • Finely chop the pine nuts. Pick the basil leaves from the stalks and roughly chop. Add to the small bowl with the pine nuts, 2 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper
  • Stir the grilled broccoli and half the truffle zest (or to taste) into the risotto

Plate up

  • Share the risotto between bowls. Top with the rocket and spoon over the basil oil. Crumble over the remaining feta
  • Sprinkle over the remaining truffle for those who'd like it

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