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!
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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
1
olive oil
30 g
plant-based butter
2 cup
water
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Divide plant-based basil pesto, bacon and pumpkin risotto between bowls. • Top with pine nut pangrattato and tear over parsley to serve. Enjoy!