Simple Risotto With Peas & Parmesan Recipe

Name: Simple Risotto With Peas & Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 cup uncooked arborio rice; 2 cups chicken broth or stock; 1 cup NESTLE(R) CARNATION(R) Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional); Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup (about 1 oz.) finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
2 cups chicken broth or stock
1 cup NESTLE(R) CARNATION(R) Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup (about 1 oz.) finely shredded Parmesan cheese

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HEAT oil in medium, nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in garlic and cook until aroma is released (do not brown). Stir in rice; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
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STIR in broth and evaporated milk. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender but firm to the bite (mixture will be creamy and more stirring will be needed as it becomes thicker). Remove from heat; stir in peas and lemon zest, if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese.

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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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 cup uncooked arborio rice, and more.

Yes, Simple Risotto With Peas & Parmesan 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.

Simple Risotto With Peas & Parmesan

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