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Plant-Based Basil Pesto, Bacon & Pumpkin Risotto
Plant-Based Basil Pesto, Bacon & Pumpkin Risotto

Plant-Based Basil Pesto, Bacon & Pumpkin Risotto

with Pine Nut Pangrattato & Parsley

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

Allergens:
Gluten(Wheat)
Almond
cashews

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.co.nz/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed

Total45 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1

Brown Onion

1

courgette

1 packet

peeled pumpkin pieces

3 clove

garlic

1 sachet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

1 packet

arborio rice

1 sachet

vegetable stock powder

½ packet

panko breadcrumbs

(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); )

½ packet

roasted almonds

(Contains: Almond; )

1 packet

Plant-Based Basil Pesto

(Contains: cashews; May be present: Eggs, Gluten, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy. )

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

1 bag

parsley

1 packet

diced bacon

Not included in your delivery

1

olive oil

30 g

plant-based butter

2 cup

water

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)4212 kJ
Fat51.7 g
of which saturates15.4 g
Carbohydrate107.1 g
of which sugars12.7 g
Protein27.2 g
Sodium1913 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Baking Paper
Large Frying Pan
Baking Dish

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • Cut onion into wedges. Cut courgette into bite-sized chunks. • Place onion, courgette and peeled pumpkin pieces 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. • In a large frying pan, heat half the plant-based butter and a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 5-6 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning, arborio rice and half the garlic, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add vegetable stock powder and the water. Bring to the boil, then remove 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.

TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.

4
4

• Meanwhile, wipe out the frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients) and pine nuts, 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 oven, then stir through plant-based basil pesto and the remaining butter. Gently stir through baby spinach leaves and roasted veggies.

TIP: Stir through a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed.

6
6

• Divide plant-based basil pesto, bacon and pumpkin risotto between bowls. • Top with pine nut pangrattato and tear over parsley to serve. Enjoy!