Healthy risotto recipes

This cheap pea risotto doesn't skimp on flavour, with lemon zest and Italian-style hard cheese, such as pecorino or Parmesan

If you're after a family-friendly meal that takes under 30 minutes, try this courgette and pea risotto. We've added prawns, but you could swap for chicken

Upping the veg and swapping rice for pearl barley makes a hearty winter warmer that's full of flavour and healthy too. Scatter with Parmesan and enjoy!

Master the art of a classic risotto with our easy video and guide. This creamy Italian rice dish that can be served as a starter or main.

Barley and broccoli are packed with vitamins to lower cholesterol and regulate your appetite. This vegan, low-calorie supper will keep you fuller for longer

Tender chicken and wholesome pearl barley with a light herby dressing make this a great low-calorie, low-fat weeknight dinner

This prawn and fennel risotto gets a little extra kick from lemon zest and and rocket - perfect for a dinner party

Pearl barley makes a great alternative to rice in this vegetarian risotto recipe flavoured with sage, garlic and Parmesan

A budget rice dish flavoured with rosemary, basil and sweet cherry tomatoes. It's healthy, filling and simple to make – an ideal midweek supper

This storecupboard grain makes a great alternative to rice or couscous. Team with bacon and veggies in this risotto-like stew

Barley is cheaper and lighter than Italian risotto rice, you can add all the liquid at once and it's really hard to overcook

This autumnal risotto has a wonderful nutty flavour and is low in fat too

Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps traditional risotto rice for pearl barley

Give your risotto a healthy makeover with this easy low-fat recipe

A classic recipe with a cheat's method – just pop this in the microwave for speedy results. It's high in fibre and folic acid, and low in fat

Using a mixture of quinoa and rice gives a light texture and lovely nutty flavour to this dish

If you're after a lighter alternative to risotto, this low-fat mushroom pilaf is just the ticket

Not one for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go. The result is creamy, comforting yet healthy

Disguise vegetables and make this healthy veggie risotto for kids

Make this easy risotto in the microwave to feed the family – it's a good source of vitamin C, counts as one of your 5-a-day and it's ready in under 30 minutes

This fresh vegan one-pot supper makes the most of the season's fresh produce - plus it's a great way to get kids to eat their veg