Mushroom Risotto With Grains & Legumes

Mushroom Risotto With Grains & Legumes

Preparation time: 4 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Makes: 3 serves

Ingredients:
● 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) butter
● 3/4 onion (brown) diced
● 1 1/2 cup(s) McKenzie's Soup Mix
● 4.5 cup(s) vegetable stock
● 3 cup(s) mushrooms (cup or button) sliced
● 3 teaspoon(s) thyme (dried)
● 3 tablespoon(s) parmesan cheese grated
● salt & pepper to taste

Method
1. Melt the butter in a medium pot, then add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes, until golden.
2. Add the McKenzies Soup Mix and the vegetable stock to the pot and leave to simmer for 25 minutes.
3. Next, add the mushrooms and thyme and continue to cook for a further 10 minutes. If more liquid is required, add water as needed.
4. Stir through the parmesan, season the risotto with salt and pepper and serves
5. Serve with fresh or toasted sourdough.

Nutritional information:
Energy = 2127.9kj

Calories = 508.3cal
Protein = 23.4g
Fibre = 16.7g
Fat = 14.4g
Saturated Fat = 8.5g
Carbohydrates = 61.9g
Sugar = 10.5 Sugar = 15.1g

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