SAFFRON AND RED PEPPER RISOTTO

Yields: 4

Prep Time: 20 mins

Process Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Calories per Serving: 363

Ingredients

  • 300 g

    (11oz) risotto rice

  • 2

    large pinches of saffron

  • 150 mL

    (5fl oz) white wine

  • (7oz) roughly chopped roasted red pepper

  • 50 g

    (2oz) rocket

Directions

  1. Heat 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry 300g (11oz) risotto rice and 2 large pinches of saffron for 1min, then add 150ml (5fl oz) white wine and leave to bubble until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Measure 800ml (1¼ pint) boiling water into a large heat-proof jug. Add a ladleful of this water to the rice pan and stir until the water has been fully absorbed. Continue this process until the rice is cooked, about 15-18min. Stir through 200g (7oz) roughly chopped roasted red peppers and check the seasoning. Serve immediately topped with 50g (2oz) rocket and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 363
  • Total carbs: 69 g
  • Sugars: 3 g
  • Total fat: 7 g
  • Saturated fat: 1 g

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