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Baked kale risotto with pumpkin seeds recipe

Baked kale risotto with pumpkin seeds recipe

15 ratings

Kale is packed full of nutrients and taste nutty in this creamy risotto dish. Simple to make and delicious to eat, this is a great dish if you're wanting a meal for two. See method

  • Serves 2
  • Takes 30-35 mins
  • 627 calories / serving
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 echalion shallots or small onions, finely sliced
  • 175g (6oz) risotto rice
  • 125ml white wine
  • 600ml low-salt hot vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 100g (3 1/2oz) kale, sliced
  • 4 tbsp low-fat soft cheese
  • 25g (1oz) vegetarian hard cheese or Parmesan, grated

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    2640kj
    627kcal     31%

  • Fat

    20g 29%

  • Saturates

    7g 34%

  • Sugars

    7g 7%

  • Salt

    2.3g 38%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 87.7g Protein 18.8g Fibre 4.1g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Heat the oil in a small casserole or ovenproof pan with a lid.
  2. Add the shallots or onions and gently cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the rice and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly until the grains are translucent. Increase the heat a little and add the wine. Continue stirring until it has all been absorbed.
  3. Season the rice mixture and then pour over the hot stock. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 12 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, lightly toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry frying pan, until golden. Season with a little sea salt and set aside.
  5. Remove the rice from the oven and stir in the kale and soft cheese. Cover and return to the oven for a further 10-12 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the stock has been absorbed. Stir in the cheese and divide between two plates. Scatter over the pumpkin seeds and serve immediately.

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