Tomato, Pepper & Sardine Risotto

Low fat & filling comfort food !

Ingredients

• 140g risotto rice
• 500-600ml veg stock (boiling hot)
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 can sardines (in tomato sauce)
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• handful of peas
• squeeze of lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Paprika
• grated cheese (optional)
• serves 2

Instructions

STEP 1:

1) fry the onion, garlic and pepper together for 5 minutes, then add the rice and paprika and fry again for 5 minutes.

STEP 2:

2) add the chopped tomatoes and a splash of stock and allow to simmer on a medium heat. Keep stirring until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and add more stock – repeat this.

STEP 3:

3) when half the stock has gone, add the peas, lemon juice and sardines and continue to gradually add the stock.

STEP 4:

4) continue to add the rest of the stock, allow to absorb and add more until all the stock has gone. The whole process should take 20-25 minutes, and the rice should be cooked and oozy. Serve with grated cheese and lots of pepper – enjoy !