Maple Seared Scallop Risotto - Maple from Canada

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 chopped shallot s
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 500g arborio rice
• 1 glass white wine
• approx 1.5l vegetable stock
• 100g tomato paste
• 1 bag spinach
• 100ml double cream
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich taste)
• parsley (to taste)
• parmesan (to taste)
• 15 fresh scallops
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• knob of butter