Maple Glazed Vegetables with Green Risotto

Prep Time : 00h 25
Cooking Time : 00h 45
Servings Number : 1 person
Maple Glazed Vegetables with Green Risotto
Ingredients
- 4-6 small carrots
- 1/2 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of flaky salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Green Risotto:
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup spinach leaves, washed
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth, kept warm
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the carrots and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until both the carrots and asparagus are tender-crisp.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the vegetables and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the maple syrup has caramelised slightly.
- Remove from heat and squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the vegetables. Season with a pinch of flaky salt. Keep warm.
- FOR THE GREEN RISOTTO
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water.
- Add the peas and spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to the bowl of ice water.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the blanched peas and spinach.
- Blend until smooth, adding a little water if necessary to achieve your desired consistency.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the arborio rice to the pot and stir to coat the grains with oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice turns translucent around the edges.
- Begin adding the warm vegetable broth, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is creamy and cooked through, about 18-20 minutes.
- Stir in the green puree, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve the green risotto hot, topped with the maple glazed vegetables and extra parmesan for garnish. Enjoy