Leek, Courgette and Asparagus Risotto by BBQ Explorers
Comments Off on Leek, Courgette and Asparagus Risotto by BBQ ExplorersWho says risotto is only for the stovetop? This vibrant, veggie-packed risotto is cooked entirely on the BBQ, giving it a subtle smoky depth and turning dinner into an outdoor event. Featuring seasonal greens like leeks, courgettes, peas, and asparagus, it’s a celebration of summer produce — creamy, comforting, and deceptively easy to make.
Cooked in our Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Chefs Pan and Sauté Pan, this dish highlights just how versatile great cookware can be — indoors or out. Perfect for sharing, even better with a chilled glass of white wine.


Ingredients
- 2 leeks, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 2 sticks of celery, roughly chopped
- 50g unsalted butter
- 2 small courgettes (350g) roughly chopped
- 200g frozen peas
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- 10 thin asparagus heads
- 50g grated Italian hard cheese
- 220ml white wine (optional)
- 300g risotto rice
- Handful of fresh basil
- Salt & pepper
Equipment
- Stainless Steel tri-ply Chef’s pan
- Chopping board
- Stainless Steel Tri-ply Saute pan
Cooking Method
- Prepare your BBQ for indirect and direct cooking to a temperature of 180 C.
- Put the unsalted butter into the chef’s pan and heat over the coals.
- Add the garlic and cook for three minutes.
- Next, add the sliced leeks and cook until they are soft. Add the celery and cook for a further three minutes before adding the white wine.
- Give it a stir and a shake, then once the wine has reduced, add the risotto rice.
- At this point, add 300 ml of the vegetable stock and let it simmer for 10 minutes before adding another 400 ml of stock, the frozen peas, and sliced courgette. Let it simmer for a further 10 minutes.
- Add the basil leaves, the remainder of the stock, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the Italian hard cheese and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Now add the asparagus heads to a sauté pan with the butter and cook for a few minutes.
- Remove the risotto and asparagus from the BBQ and serve straight away.