Cavolo Nero Beanotto with Crab Salsa

This is a fresh, vibrant twist on risotto that comes together in under 30 minutes. Using creamy beans instead of rice makes it quicker to cook (withou...This is a fresh, vibrant twist on risotto that comes together in under 30 minutes. Using creamy beans instead of rice makes it quicker to cook (without the constant stirring!) while adding extra fibre and plant protein. The cavolo nero sauce adds plenty of colourful greens, while the crab, chilli and lemon salsa brings it all together. Simple, balanced and full of flavour, it’s an easy dinner that feels impressive with very little effort. Read more This is a fresh, vibrant twist on risotto that comes together in under 30 minutes. Using creamy beans instead of rice makes it quicker to cook (without the constant stirring!) while adding extra fibre and plant protein. The cavolo nero sauce adds plenty of colourful greens, while the crab, chilli and lemon salsa brings it all together. Simple, balanced and full of flavour, it’s an easy dinner that feels impressive with very little effort. This is a fresh, vibrant twist on risotto that comes together in under 30 minutes. Using creamy beans instead of rice makes it quicker to cook (without the constant stirring!) while adding extra fibre and plant protein. The cavolo nero sauce adds plenty of colourful greens, while the crab, chilli and lemon salsa brings it all together. Simple, balanced and full of flavour, it’s an easy dinner that feels impressive with very little effort.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
15 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Shellfish, Fish View all Chilli, Beans, Kale, Olive oil, Legumes, Onion, Crab, Shellfish, Peas, Fish, Cannellini beans, Lemon, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

24g
Protein
264kcal
Calories
6g
Total Fat
30g
Carbs
6g
Sugars
13g
Fibre
307mg
Calcium
24%
 
4mg
Iron
22%
 
89mg
Magnesium
21%
 
823mg
Potassium
18%
 
348mg
Sodium
15%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
1.7mcg
Vitamin B12
71%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
2.3mg
Vitamin E
15%
 
72mcg
Vitamin B9
18%
 
145mcg
Vitamin A
16%
 
69mg
Vitamin C
77%
 
5.2mg
Zinc
47%
 
214mcg
Vitamin K
178%
 
1mg
Copper
111%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
3.1mg
Vitamin B3
19%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B6
18%
 
307mg
Phosphorus
25%
 
Protein: 24g; Calories: 264kcal; Total Fat: 6g; Carbs: 30g; Sugars: 6g; Fibre: 13g; Calcium: 307mg (24%); Iron: 4mg (22%); Magnesium: 89mg (21%); Potassium: 823mg (18%); Sodium: 348mg (15%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 1.7mcg (71%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 2.3mg (15%); Vitamin B9: 72mcg (18%); Vitamin A: 145mcg (16%); Vitamin C: 69mg (77%); Zinc: 5.2mg (47%); Vitamin K: 214mcg (178%); Copper: 1mg (111%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 3.1mg (19%); Vitamin B6: 0.3mg (18%); Phosphorus: 307mg (25%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Shellfish, Fish View all Chilli, Beans, Kale, Olive oil, Legumes, Onion, Crab, Shellfish, Peas, Fish, Cannellini beans, Lemon, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 4
white onion
Swaps: red onion
diced
garlic cloves
grated
drained and rinsed
peas (frozen)
defrosted
vegetable stock
For the green sauce:
Swaps: spring greens, spinach
sliced (stalks removed)
water
juiced
For the salsa:
red onion
finely diced
white crab meat
red chilli
finely diced (deseeded)
juiced
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 7–8 minutes until soft and golden. Then add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes.

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