A square white bowl filled with a colorful vegetable rice dish, featuring red peppers, eggplant, and herbs. The dish is topped with a creamy spinach-based garnish, adding texture and flavor. The setting is minimalistic, with a clean white background emphasizing the food presentation.

Low Protein Risotto

A classic creamy risotto adapted for low protein needs and full of comforting flavor.

Servings: 2

Course: Meal

Cooking time: 20min

Ingredients

 

  • 1½-2 cups cups prepared vegetables 
 
Suggestions: 
 
  • Selection of Asian vegetables
  • Steamed broccoli and roasted diced pumpkin
  • Zucchini, roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs
  • A medley of your favourite vegetables
 
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ onion finely, chopped
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp dried herbs (optional)
  • 350 ml boiling water
 
Flavour suggestions:
 
  • Fresh herbs (add before serving)
  • Lemon juice with black pepper
  • 1 tsp grated orange rind
  • ¼ cup torn basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp mustard pickles
  • Homemade stock

 

 

  • ½ cup Loprofin Rice

 

Nutricia Loprofin Rice is a low-protein rice replacer, designed for dietary needs. The packaging features a clear image of cooked rice alongside green garnish and a bowl of stew. Visible text highlights product details in multiple languages, including the weight of 500 g.

Loprofin Rice

Directions

  1. Prepare vegetables.
  2. Heat the oil in the fry pan. Add the garlic, onion, spices and herbs cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the Loprofin rice and mix through. Add the water and stir again. Bring the rice mixture to the boil and simmer for 10 –12 minutes checking regularly. Add more boiling water as required.
  4. Add vegetables and flavours, cook gently for 5 minutes or until cooked.

#Everybody’s low protein diet is different. Always check with your dietitian regarding suitability of particular ingredients in recipes.

 

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