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Coconut Milk Risotto

A creamy and fragrant risotto where Arborio rice is gently simmered in light coconut milk and vegetable broth. This dish is finished with fresh basil and a hint of lime for a refreshing tang.

Total time
35min
10 prep, 25 cook
Per serving
533kcal
7 g protein
Difficulty
Intermediate
Ingredients
£1.67
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Pescatarian
4.0 from 1 rating
Coconut Milk Risotto

Nutrition per serving

This Coconut Milk Risotto recipe contains 533 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 7g of protein, 70g of carbohydrates, and 26g of fat, making it a balanced meal.

533kcal
Protein7g5% of calories
Carbs70g52% of calories
Fat26g43% of calories
Fibre
2.7g
Sugar
3.4g
Saturated fat
11.3g
Salt
2.7g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Heat the Olive Oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes until the rice is slightly translucent around the edges.
  3. Pour in the light coconut milk and vegetable broth, stir well, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is creamy and tender. Add more broth if needed.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
  6. Stir in the fresh basil leaves just before serving.
  7. Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the risotto and serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired.

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Coconut Milk Risotto: questions

How long does it take to make Coconut Milk Risotto?
This recipe takes 35 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
Is Coconut Milk Risotto suitable for meal prep?
Coconut Milk Risotto is a intermediate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 7g of protein per serving, it's suitable for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Coconut Milk Risotto?
The key ingredients are Olive Oil, Arborio Rice, Light Coconut Milk. This recipe is part of our Fusion cuisine collection.
Is Coconut Milk Risotto healthy?
This recipe contains 533 calories per serving with 7g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian diets.
What diets is Coconut Milk Risotto suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian diets. It provides 7g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk