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Warm Pesto Arborio Salad with Vegan Feta & Peas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, Salad, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups corn
  • 2 cups peas
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 2 cup arborio rice naturally gluten free
  • 2 large shallots chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vegan feta cubed
  • 1/4 cup lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup vegan pesto Trader Joe's
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Add frozen corn, peas, chopped garlic, and chopped shallots to a mixing bowl. Mix 2 tbsp olive oil in with the frozen veggies and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add 2 tbsp of vegan butter to a fry pan over medium heat. Add the mixture of the frozen veggies to the pan. Cook for about 10-15 minutes then remove from heat and set aside.
  3. While veggies are cooking, cook the rice as directed. Add remaining vegan butter to rice once done and a pinch of salt.
  4. Add the cooked rice to a large mixing bowl alongside cooked veggies. Add zested lemon, lemon juice, vegan feta, and pesto. Stir to combine.
  5. Divide mixture into serving bowls and top with your favorite veggies or protein. Ready to serve!