Lettuce Risotto

A creamy vegetarian risotto featuring shredded mixed lettuces, fresh garden peas, and spring onions finished with butter and parmesan.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 473.1 kcals 2365.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 70.4 grams 352.1 grams
Fat 16.5 grams 82.3 grams
Protein 10.8 grams 54.1 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
5 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
15
g
Butter
one knob
30
g
Parmesan
fresh piece for grating
GrainsCereals
Liquids
1
l
Vegetable Stock
brought to boil then simmered; chicken stock alternative
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
chopped
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
45
ml
Vegetables
3
piece
Lettuce
mixed, roughly shredded
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
2
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
100
g
Garden Peas
fresh, shelled
12
piece
Spring Onion
cut diagonally into 1cm pieces

Steps

  • Wash and roughly shred the mixed lettuces.
  • Boil 1L of stock and keep it at a simmer.
  • Soften onions and garlic in olive oil in a heavy-based pan.
  • Coat the rice in oil and gradually add stock one ladle at a time until absorbed.
  • Add lettuce, peas, and spring onions after 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Stir in the butter once the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan.