This recipe plays on the richness of coconut milk and olive oil to create a luxurious risotto without milk, cream, butter, or cheese. It is featured from the June 2009 issue of Foods Matter, a magazine (available online and in print) dedicated to food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities.

BROCCOLI AND COCONUT MILK RISOTTO
This recipe is wheat-, gluten-, corn-, soy-, dairy- and egg-free, and can be nut-free

"An unexpected, but very delicious, combination."

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large leek, sliced very finely
• 2–3 small, fresh green chillis
• 9 oz risotto [arborio] rice
• 1 3/4 cups coconut milk
• 2 1/2 cups wheat and gluten-free vegetable stock
• 2 large heads of broccoli
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3oz pine nuts (toasted) or roasted cashews (optional)

Heat the oil in a wide, flat pan and add the leek and chillis. Fry gently for 8–10 minutes or until they have softened.

Add the rice, stir around well and then add the coconut milk and the stock. Stir well and bring to the boil. Simmer briskly for 15–20 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.

Meanwhile, cut the broccoli heads into small florets and steam briskly for 3–5 minutes or until lightly cooked but
still slightly crunchy.

Season the risotto to taste then gently stir in the pine or cashew nuts (if using) and the broccoli and serve at once.

SERVES 6 – PER PORTION
426cals – 10g protein
26g total fat – 11g sat / 6g mono / 5.5g poly
39g carbohydrate of which 2.5g sugar
2.2g fibre – 55mg sodium / 0.13g salt
43mg calcium
GOOD SOURCE OF: Vitamin B6, C & folate

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