Pea, Basil & Mint Risotto Recipe

Name: Pea, Basil & Mint Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 liters chicken stock; 40 ml olive oil; 1 onion, diced finely; 8 slices prosciutto; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 lemon, juice and rind of; 200 g arborio rice; 60 ml white wine; 125 g frozen peas or 125 g fresh peas; 1/3 cup mint leaf, shredded; 1/3 cup basil leaves, shredded; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/4 liters chicken stock
40 ml olive oil
1 onion, diced finely
8 slices prosciutto
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice and rind of
200 g arborio rice
60 ml white wine
125 g frozen peas or 125 g fresh peas
1/3 cup mint leaf, shredded
1/3 cup basil leaves, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1
Bring the stock to a steady simmer in a saucepan.
2
Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat and add the onion and prosciutto and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add the garlic and the lemon rind and cook for another minute until the garlic is golden.
4
Add the rice and stir for 1 minute, making sure all the grains are well coated.
5
Add the wine and stir until completely absorbed.
6
Add the stock a ladle at a time, sirring frequently.
7
Wait until each addition is almost completely absorbed before adding the next ladle.
8
Reserve 1 ladle to add at the end.
9
Half way through cooking the rice add the peas.
10
After 18-20 minutes the rice should be creamy and tender but still have a little bite.
11
Add remaining ladles of stock and turn off the heat.
12
Stir through the herbs, cheese and juice and season to taste before serving.

959

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 liters chicken stock, 40 ml olive oil, 1 onion, diced finely, 8 slices prosciutto, and more.

Yes, Pea, Basil & Mint Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pea, Basil & Mint Risotto

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