Summary: Warm, fuzzy comfort food
Ingredients
- 2 medium leeks, sliced
- 1 head of broccoli, in small florets
- 1 large zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 50-70g butter (can use olive oil instead)
- 3-6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 100g (approx) finely grated Parmesan
- 1 tblp garlic olive oil (optional)
- Pepper
Instructions
- Add 50g of butter and garlic oil if using to a large, high sided frypan.
- Once the butter is melted add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute to coat each grain in butter.
- Add the chopped veg and 1/2 cup of stock, stir continuously, until almost totally absorbed.
- Continue adding stock, 1/2 cup at a time until rice is well cooked but has a little ‘bite’ in the middle.
- Turn off the heat and add 20g butter (optional), pepper and Parmesan to taste (be generous). Stir through and let it sit for 5 mins before serving.
- Serve with remaining Parmesan on top.

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