Double Bacon & Zucchini Risotto
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Double Bacon & Zucchini Risotto

Double Bacon & Zucchini Risotto

with Basil Pesto & Pangrattato

Few things are as comforting as risotto. This delightful dish has everything you want and more – smokey bacon and charred courgette. Top it off with a crunchy pangrattato and you’ve got pure happiness in a bowl.

Tags:
Kid Friendly
Allergens:
Gluten
•Wheat
•Milk

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Preparation Time45 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

Serving amount

1 clove

garlic

1

zucchini

2 packet

diced bacon

(May be present: Soy. )

1 sachet

garlic & herb seasoning

1 packet

arborio rice

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy. )

1 sachet

chicken-style stock powder

½ packet

panko breadcrumbs

(Contains Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy. )

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

1 packet

basil pesto

(Contains Milk;)

1

brown onion

1 packet

Parmesan cheese

(Contains Milk;)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

2 cup

water

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Nutritional Values

Energy (kJ)3598 kJ
Fat32.5 g
of which saturates9.4 g
Carbohydrate105.5 g
of which sugars9.7 g
Protein33.5 g
Sodium2098 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Utensils

•Large Non-Stick Pan
•Baking Dish

Instructions

1
1

• Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. • Finely chop garlic. Finely chop brown onion. Slice the zucchini into half-moons.

2
2

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon and onion and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 5-6 minutes. Then add zucchini and cook for a further 2-3 mins. • Add garlic & herb seasoning and arborio rice, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add chicken-style stock powder and water. Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat.

3
3

• Transfer the risotto to a large baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is 'al dente', 24-28 minutes.

TIP: 'Al dente' rice is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.

4
4

• While the risotto is cooking, wipe out the frying pan and return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Add panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients) and cook, stirring until golden brown, 3 minutes. • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and season to taste.

5
5

• Remove the risotto from the oven and stir through the baby spinach leaves, basil pesto and shaved Parmesan cheese. • Stir through a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed. Season with pepper.

6
6

• Divide the bacon & zucchini risotto between bowls. • Top with the garlic pangrattato to serve. Enjoy!