
This risotto is green and keen. Leek and bacon are coming together to form an unstoppable duo with plenty of flavour from the basil pesto stirred through, plus a crunchy garlic pangrattato for yummy texture. We won’t keep you any longer, dig in!
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat, Gluten; )
100 g
Diced Bacon
1 packet
Baby Spinach Leaves
1 packet
Calrose Rice
1 packet
Plant-Based Basil Pesto
(Contains: Cashew; May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Sesame, Fish, Eggs)
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
1
Leek
200 g
Peeled Prawns
(Contains: Crustaceans; )

• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. • Thinly slice leek. • Finely chop garlic.

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook diced bacon and leek, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 3-4 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning and risotto-style rice, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add the water and bring to the boil, then remove from heat.

• Transfer risotto to a baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is ‘al dente’, 24-28 minutes. TIP: ‘Al dente’ rice is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.

• Meanwhile, wipe out the frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook prawns, tossing, until pink and starting to curl up, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. • Return the frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients), stirring, until golden brown, 3 minutes. • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and season to taste.

• Remove risotto from oven, then stir through baby leaves, plant-based basil pesto, the butter and grated Parmesan cheese. • Stir through a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed. Season to taste.

• Divide bacon and leek risotto between bowls. • Top with garlic pangrattato and prawns to serve. Enjoy!