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Risotto with zucchini & basil cream and walnuts

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 Zucchini (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 tbsp Chopped fresh basil (more for flavor)
  • 150 gr Rice (carnaroli or arborio rice)
  • 1 tsp Rice vinegar
  • 350 g Water (or vegetable broth)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter (we used Alsan-S margarín)
  • 1 tbsp vegan Parmesan (we used Simply V na pastu)
  • 1/2 tbsp vegan cheese (we used Lahůdkové plátky přírodní)
  • Chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a non-stick pan, pan fry oregano, then add in zucchini, salt and pepper and cook for about ten minutes over medium heat until the zucchini is cooked.
  • Add in the chopped fresh basil and transfer the zucchini to a food processor, blending them until smooth.
  • In a high-sided saucepan with a drizzle of oil, add the rice and toast it for a couple of minutes.
  • Then add the rive vinegar and once it has evaporated, add the boiling water till it is absorbed.
  • Two minutes before finishing cooking, pour the zucchini cream into the risotto, season with salt and stir in the vegan butter, vegan cheese and Parmesan.
  • Serve it with a spoonful of walnut shreds

Notes

TIPS

  • Add a few drops of lime juice to this risotto for a touch of freshness.