Cilantro and Green Pea Risotto

Ingredients

• Cilantro Pesto

  • ¼ cup (40 g) roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups (55 g) cilantro leaves and stems, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup (20 g) flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup (20 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • ¼ cup (10 g) chives, coarsely chopped

• Green Pea Purée

  • 2 cups (300 g) frozen green peas
  • ½ cup (125 ml) chicken broth

• Risotto

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups (420 g) arborio rice
  • 1 cup (250 ml) white wine
  • 5 cups (1.25 litre) hot chicken broth