Risotto with Green Peas Recipe

Name: Risotto with Green Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped leeks or onions; 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice; 1/2 cup dry white wine, dry vermouth, or dry sherry; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp. salt or to taste; 10-oz. pkg. frozen small green peas (rinse away any ice crystals); 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more to pass at the table; 2 tsp. good quality balsamic vinegar, plus more to taste (optional); Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tsp. olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped leeks or onions
1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine, dry vermouth, or dry sherry
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp. salt or to taste
10-oz. pkg. frozen small green peas (rinse away any ice crystals)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more to pass at the table
2 tsp. good quality balsamic vinegar, plus more to taste (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Heat oil in pressure cooker over medium-high.
2
When it begins to foam, add leeks and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
3
Stir in rice and coat grains with oil.
4
Add wine and cook over high heat, stirring, until it evaporates, about 1 minute.
5
Add broth and salt.
6
Lock lid in place.
7
Over high heat bring to high pressure.
8
Lower heat to maintain high pressure and cook 5 minutes.
9
Quick-release pressure.
10
Remove lid, tilting it away from you to allow any excess steam to escape.
11
Boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until rice is tender but still chewy, and risotto becomes creamy and thick, 5 to 6 minutes.
12
During the final minute, stir in the peas and Parmesan.
13
Add balsamic vinegar, if desired, to bring up flavors.
14
Let sit 5 minutes to absorb excess liquid.
15
Spoon risotto into large shallow bowls and sprinkle with a few twists of black pepper.
16
Pass extra Parmesan at the table.

606

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. olive oil, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped leeks or onions, 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice, 1/2 cup dry white wine, dry vermouth, or dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Risotto with Green Peas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Risotto with Green Peas

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