Ham and Mustard Risotto

Ingredients 

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion or 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 cup diced cooked ham
• Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
• 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 1 cup risotto (arborio) rice
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup white wine (or water)
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped herbs
• 25g shaved parmesan

Method

Step 1

• Heat the oil in a lidded heavy-based pan and add the onion, ham, lemon zest and mustard and stir until onion browned slightly.
• Add the rice and stir fry for 2 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice, stock and wine.

Step 2

• Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer with lid on for 15 minutes stirring every 5 minutes.
• Stand with lid on for 10 minutes before stirring in the herbs and serving, topped with shaved parmesan.

Step 3

• Serve with blanched or BBQ asparagus or a green salad.