Gorgeous Grains Cheats Risotto

Gorgeous Grains Cheats Risotto

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

218kcal

Sugar

2g

Fat

17g

Fiber

6g

Sat fat

1g

Protein

8g

Carbs

40g

Sodium

32mg

Ingredients

- 1 tbsp Sunflower or olive oil
- 1 diced White onion
- 1 roughly chopped Garlic clove
- 260g / 9oz Frozen peas
- 1 Low-salt vegetable or chicken stock cube
- 500g / 17.6oz Mixed precooked grains
- 30g / 1.05oz grated Cheddar
- 1 heaped tbsp Mascarpone
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Heat 1 tbsp Sunflower or olive oil in a saucepan over low-medium heat.
2. Add 1 diced White onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Add 1 roughly chopped Garlic clove and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add 260g / 9oz Frozen peas and 300ml / 10fl oz boiling water.
5. Crumble in 1 Low-salt vegetable or chicken stock cube and add freshly ground black pepper.
6. Simmer for 6 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and blend until smooth.
8. Stir in 500g / 17.6oz Mixed precooked grains and add 100-150ml / 3.4-5fl oz water until thick.
9. Return to heat for 5 minutes.
10. Stir in 1 heaped tbsp Mascarpone and 30g / 1.05oz grated Cheddar.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

48% of RDI

Magnesium

119% of RDI

Vitamin C

17% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

119% of RDI

Folate

37% of RDI

Good to know

You can serve this to the whole family from 6 months of age. For baby's portion, blend it down to make it smoother. This dish can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days or frozen for up to 3 months.