Tuna Lemon & Rocket Risotto Recipe

By the wlr team

A twist on a classic risotto this recipe also comes together in a much shorter time than the traditional. Providing 2 of your 5 a day means not only is this dish delicious but it’s also healthy, what’s not to love?

  • Recipe makes: 2 servings
  • Prep time:
    5 mins
  • Cook time: 30 mins
  • Calories: 559
    per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 175g risotto rice
  • 50ml dry white wine
  • 2 tsp vegetable stock granules
  • 150g tuna steak in spring water, drained
  • 15g parmesan
  • 100g fresh lemons
  • 50g rocket

Method

  1. Peel and dice the onion.
  2. Heat oil in wide heavy based pan, add onion and cook for 5 min. Add in the rice, stirring until grains coated, cook for 1 min.
  3. Add wine and allow to bubble until completely absorbed. Gradually add in the hot stock, a ladel at a time, stirring with each addition until absorbed.
  4. When the rice cooked but still al dente, stir in tuna, parmesan, lemon zest and juice and cook until heated through.
  5. Remove from heat and season to taste.
  6. Great served on a bed of fresh rocket.

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Nutrition information per serving
Calories (kcal)559
Carbohydrate (g)79.5
Fat (g)10.7
Protein (g)31.9
Fibre (g)2.4
Alcohol (g)2.3
Fruit & Veg2.1

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