Creamy garlic and leek risotto

Vegetarian
Creamy garlic and leek risotto

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Serves

6

Skill

MainsEntreeEntertainingWinterGood Source of ProteinLow in SugarLow in Sodium

A hearty meal that’s perfect for cold winter nights. Fragrant leek, crisp green beans and creamy ricotta bring a delicious flavour and satisfying texture to this great recipe.

  • 1 tbs canola oil
  • 1 leek, finely sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ¾ cup canned brown lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 5 ½ cups boiling water (or vegetable stock)
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese, reduced-fat
  • 2 cups green beans, halved, steamed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • grated parmesan cheese to serve (optional)

Nutrition per serving

Weight, measurement and temperature conversions
1480 kJ

energy kj

10 g

protein

0.8 g

saturated fat

65 g

carbohydrate

3 g

sugars

487 mg

sodium