Green Bean & Risotto Rice Salad
Ingredients
15 ml butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
500 ml risotto rice, uncooked
5 x 250 ml (1.25L) vegetable stock
180g McCain Green Beans
45 ml basil pesto
4 spring onions, chopped
50g Parmesan cheese, grated
5g basil leaves, torn
30 ml shaved Parmesan, to serve
Servings
4
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Directions
Prep Time: 10 - 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 - 20 minutes
- Sauté garlic and butter in a large saucepan, add risotto rice and the vegetable stock, stir and bring to the boil.
- Cook on medium heat until the liquid has evaporated and the rice is cooked, adding more stock if necessary. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile in a small saucepan filled with boiling water, simmer the McCain Green Beans for 2 - 3 minutes, drain and set aside.
- Toss the rice with pesto, spring onions, green beans and grated Parmesan.
- Season to taste and garnish with basil leaves and shaved Parmesan.
Photo & Recipe: @Apriena (on Instagram) [CREDIT]
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Variations, Hints and Tips
- Alternatively use McCain Garden Peas.
- Serve this recipe warm as a winter meal, or at room temperature as a summer salad.
- Add 125 g crispy bacon or shredded tuna to this recipe.