Prepare a quick and delicious meal for your little one with Microwave Courgette and Pea Risotto with Prawns. This toddler-friendly dish features tender risotto cooked with courgette (zucchini) and peas, topped with succulent prawns.
Ingredients
Arborio (risotto rice)
200 g
Garlic
1, crushed
Scallion
2, sliced
Green peas
120 g
Cheddar cheese
50 g
Chicken broth
900 ml
Green summer squash (zucchini)
1 large, diced
Shrimp
140 g
Steps
1.
Put the rice, garlic and spring onions into a large microwaveable bowl, then pour in 400ml stock. Cover with cling film and microwave on High for 10 mins. Stir the rice, then add another 250ml of the remaining stock, cover and microwave on High again for 3 mins.
2.
Stir the rice again, then add the frozen peas, courgette and the rest of the stock. Cover and microwave on the same setting for a further 8 mins. Stir in the cheese and prawns (or chicken if you prefer), then leave the risotto to stand for 2 mins. Scatter with more cheese and serve.
Microwave zucchini and pea risotto with prawns
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Complexity
Easy
Time
30
Min
Servings
3
Main dishes
Soft and chewable
Proteins
Toddler foods
Vary protein options
Microwave
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