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Piccolo Tomato & Basil Risotto

Name: Piccolo Tomato & Basil Risotto
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp tomato puree 75g risotto rice 300ml unsalted vegetable stock 150g Piccolo cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 tbsp basil, chopped 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (10g)

Don’t delay when it comes to introducing texture. And why would you when you can give your baby super-yummy recipes like this? Piccolo cherry tomatoes give this recipe a delicious natural sweetness, and when combined with risotto rice, it’s the perfect recipe for baby to try new textures.

Nut-free

Vegetarian

: Prep Time: 10 minutes
: Cook Time: 25 minutes
: Makes: 4 portions
: Great for: Healthy Baby Recipe & Meal Ideas , 6-9 Months , 9-12 Months , Healthy Toddler Recipes & Meal Ideas , 12-18 Months , 18 Months-2 Years , Quick and Healthy Family Recipes and Meal Ideas , Kids - 2-4 Years
: Suitable for Freezing

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp tomato puree
75g risotto rice
300ml unsalted vegetable stock
150g Piccolo cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 tbsp basil, chopped
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (10g)

Method

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
3. Add the rice and tomato puree and stir.
4. Add the stock, stir and cover.
5. Bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes, basil and cheese. Simmer for a further 2 minutes.