Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of spring with this creamy Spring Pea Risotto, featuring fresh peas and aromatic herbs for a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups fresh green peas (or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh herbs (basil or mint) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and Arborio rice. Stir frequently until the rice edges become slightly translucent (about 1 minute).
- Gradually add warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously. Allow each addition to absorb before adding more (about 18-20 minutes) until the rice is al dente.
- Stir in fresh peas and grated Parmesan cheese until creamy (1-2 minutes).
- Remove from heat, add lemon zest and fresh herbs. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Experiment with different seasonal vegetables to enhance flavor.
- Always use warm broth to maintain cooking temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg