Tomato Risotto

A beautiful summer vegetable risotto featuring tomatoes, butternut squash, baby fennel, and mascarpone for a creamy finish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 712.3 kcals 1424.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 98.3 grams 196.5 grams
Fat 27.4 grams 54.8 grams
Protein 18.2 grams 36.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
300
ml
Tomato Essence
or passata
Dairy
4
tsp
Parmesan
freshly grated, plus extra for sprinkling
GrainsCereals
200
g
Risotto Rice
such as carnaroli
Liquids
300
ml
NutsSeeds
0.25
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
None
Salt
to taste
1
None
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
0.5
tsp
Coriander Seeds
lightly crushed
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
Plus extra for drizzling
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
finely chopped
150
g
Butternut Squash
peeled and cut into 1cm cubes
10
piece
2
piece
Courgettes
baby courgettes, halved lengthways and sliced into 1cm thick pieces
1
piece
Fennel
baby fennel, sliced
80
g
4
tbsp
Salad Leaves
micro leaves

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the onion for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute.
  • Stir in rice for 1-2 minutes until translucent and season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix in squash, water, and 150ml of tomato essence, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  • Warm the remaining 150ml of tomato essence in a separate saucepan.
  • Roast cherry tomatoes with olive oil and seasoning on a tray for 5-6 minutes until tender.
  • Stir courgettes, fennel, and coriander seeds into the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add peas, mascarpone, and parmesan, adding extra tomato essence if needed.
  • Serve in bowls topped with roasted tomatoes, extra parmesan, salad leaves, and warmed tomato essence.