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Oven-Baked Lemon and Veggie 'Nduja Risotto
Oven-Baked Lemon and Veggie 'Nduja Risotto

Oven-Baked Lemon and Veggie 'Nduja Risotto

with Roasted Pepper and Cheese

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on September 13, 2023

Our Oven-Baked Lemon and Veggie 'Nduja Risotto is a delicious veggie option that makes it easy to eat more veg in your diet and try something new! SOURCE OF PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass

Vegan 'Nduja has all the spicy, rich flavours of the popular Italian paste - but it's completely meat-free! Featuring a hot, umami blend of Calabrian chillies and peppers, it has a strong, sweet flavour while carrying 'Nduja's meaty undertones. This paste is perfect spread over flatbreads and swirled into pasta and risotto.

Tags:
Veggie
Spicy
New
Climate Conscious
Allergens:
Celery
Milk
Egg
Cereals containing gluten

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total45 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove**

175 grams

Risotto Rice

20 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

½ sachet(s)

Vegan ‘Nduja

40 grams

Baby Spinach

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

1 sachet(s)

Crispy Onions

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

Not included in your delivery

550 milliliter(s)

Boiled Water for the Risotto

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2790 kJ
Energy (kcal)667 kcal
Fat24.8 g
of which saturates13.5 g
Carbohydrate93.6 g
of which sugars12.9 g
Protein18.8 g
Salt3.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Garlic Press
Kettle
Large Oven-Proof Pan
Lid
Baking Tray

Instructions

Do the Prep
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Boil a full kettle.

Cut the lemon into wedges. Halve, peel and chop the red onion into small pieces.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Start your Risotto
2

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, wide-bottomed ovenproof pan on medium heat. TIP: If you don't have an ovenproof pan, use a normal pan and transfer to an ovenproof dish before baking.

Once hot, add the onion and cook until softened, 4-5 mins. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the risotto rice and garlic, then stir and cook until the edges of the rice are translucent, 1-2 mins.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice from a lemon wedge and allow to evaporate, 1-2 mins.

Ready, Steady, Bake
3

Stir in the vegetable stock paste and boiled water for the risotto (see pantry for amount) into the rice pan.

Bring back up to the boil, then pop a lid on the pan (or cover with foil).

Bake on the middle shelf of your oven until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed, 20-25 mins.

Roast the Pepper
4

Meanwhile, halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.

Pop the sliced pepper onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.

Roast on the top shelf of your oven until soft and slightly charred, 14-16 mins.

Finishing Touches
5

When ready, remove the risotto from the oven and stir in the creme fraiche and vegan 'Nduja (see ingredients for amount - add less if you'd prefer things milder).

Stir in the spinach a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

Add the roasted pepper and half the hard Italian style cheese. Mix until combined. TIP: Add a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed. 

Taste and season with more salt, pepper and lemon juice if needed.

Serve Up
6

Share the risotto between your bowls. 

Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and crispy onions, then serve with any remaining lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Enjoy!

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