Greek-style risotto with spinach and Tenderstem® broccoli
Method
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Steam the Tenderstem® broccoli for 2-3 minutes then, when cooked, reserve 5-6 stems and finely chop the rest.
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Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan and gently cook the spring onions and 2 tbsp each of the parsley and dill for 5 minutes. Reserve the remaining herbs.
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Add the chopped spinach, chopped Tenderstem® broccoli. Cook for a couple of minutes until the spinach wilts.
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Stir in the rice and lemon juice. Add the stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover the pan tightly and cook over a very low heat for 10 minutes. Open the pan and give the rice a stir – you might need to add a bit more stock or hot water if the pan is very dry.
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Cook for a further 5 minutes, covered. The rice should have absorbed all the water and be cooked but still a bit al dente. Take the pan off the heat and keep covered – the steam will finish cooking the rice.
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Stir in the reserved parsley and dill and taste, season with salt and pepper, and add a little more lemon juice if required.
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Transfer to a serving dish and top with the reserved Tenderstem® broccoli. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil, if you like. Scatter the feta cheese, if using, and garnish with the lemon zest and mint.
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