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Pea Risotto

A creamy and flavorful risotto made with fresh peas.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth Warm
  • 1 cup Fresh peas Or frozen
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the Arborio rice and stir for a couple of minutes until the rice is slightly toasted.
  3. Gradually add the warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until the liquid is absorbed.
  4. When the rice is creamy and al dente, stir in the fresh peas and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine when cooking the rice.

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