Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons Italian olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 ounces asparagus spears, finely sliced
  • 3 ounces button mushrooms, finely sliced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 zucchini, finely chopped
  • 12 ounces arborio rice
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shavings
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, and fry the onion, asparagus, mushrooms, pepper and zucchini until softened.
  • Add the rice and continue frying for about 2 minutes, stirring all the time.
  • Gradually pour in the vegetable stock, a little at a time, giving the rice time to absorb the stock between each addition.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender, but still has a hint of 'bite' to it.
  • Just before serving, add the butter and stir well.
  • Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese shavings.