
By BBC Good Food
Courgette & broad bean risotto with basil pesto
Instructions
Prep:25minCook:30min
Make this vibrant risotto with courgettes and broad beans to make the most of summer veg. Swirl through homemade pesto for a fabulous starter or main
Updated at: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 06:04:09 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
58
Moderate
Glycemic Load
44
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories733.5 kcal (37%)
Total Fat37.9 g (54%)
Carbs77.1 g (30%)
Sugars6.8 g (8%)
Protein15.8 g (32%)
Sodium1296.2 mg (65%)
Fiber4.5 g (16%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

3 Tbspolive oil

1 tspbutter

350gcourgettes
medium, cut into 1-2cm dice

chilli flakes
or pul biber

nutmeg
grated

2spring onions
finely sliced

0.5lemon
zested

150grisotto rice

75mldry white wine
or vermouth

750gvegetable stock
warm, or chicken

80gbroad beans
blanched and peeled

courgette flowers
stamen removed and petals torn, optional

20gparmesan grated
or vegetarian alternative, plus extra to serve

1garlic clove

1 Tbsptoasted pine nuts

basil leaves
plus extra to serve

mint leaves

1 Tbspolive oil

1 Tbspparmesan
grated, or vegetarian alternative
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