Description
This creamy and flavorful Pea Risotto is a classic Italian dish perfect for a comforting meal. The creamy arborio rice combined with sweet green peas and Parmesan cheese creates a deliciously satisfying dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups warm vegetable or chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt and black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Saute Onion and Garlic: In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and butter. Add chopped onion, cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Cook Rice: Add arborio rice, cook until slightly translucent. Pour in white wine, stir until absorbed.
- Add Broth: Gradually add warm broth, stirring constantly until rice is creamy and tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in peas, Parmesan, lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until peas are heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- If using frozen peas, no need to thaw before adding.
- For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of cream or extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
