Deliciously Ella’s Pea, Zucchini & Coconut Risotto

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Yield Serves 4

Step 2

Put a big glug of olive oil in a large saucepan with a lid and set it over medium heat. Add the celery and salt and pepper to taste and cook for about 10 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for another minute before adding the rice, coconut milk, 5 cups water, the vinegar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 50 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed. Check it every now and again and give it a stir. You may need to add slightly more water during cooking, as the water can be absorbed at different speeds depending on the shape of your pan and the heat under it.

Step 3

When the 50 minutes is up, uncover, stir in the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes. Throw in the peas, stir again, and cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.

Step 4

Meanwhile, make the pea mixture. Place all the in a blender, season well and blend until smooth.

Step 5

Stir the creamy pea mixture into the risotto, sprinkle with the chopped mint and serve.