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Pea Risotto

A creamy and delicious risotto made with fresh peas, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth Keep 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. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the Arborio rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until absorbed.
  4. When the rice is almost cooked, add the fresh peas and continue to stir until creamy.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a plant-based alternative.

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