Description
If you are searching for a comforting yet elegant dish, this Green Pea Risotto is exactly what you need. This creamy Italian classic combines tender rice with sweet green peas to create a dish that feels rich, fresh, and satisfying at the same time.
Ingredients
- Arborio rice
- Green peas (fresh or frozen)
- Onion or leek
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Vegetable broth
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan.
- Add finely chopped onion and cook until soft.
- Add arborio rice and stir for a few minutes.
- Pour in warm broth one ladle at a time.
- Stir frequently and let liquid absorb before adding more.
- Add green peas halfway through cooking.
- Continue adding broth and stirring until creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately while creamy.
Notes
Use warm broth and add it gradually for the best texture. Do not overcook the rice to avoid a mushy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg