Spring Green Pea Risotto With Lemon Recipe

Name: Spring Green Pea Risotto With Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 cup Arborio rice, rinsed; 1 cup green peas, fresh if available, frozen will work as well; 1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated; 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted (divided); 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated (more if desired); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; salt and white pepper

Servings: persons

6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
1 cup Arborio rice, rinsed
1 cup green peas, fresh if available, frozen will work as well
1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted (divided)
2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated (more if desired)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt and white pepper

1
Bring broth and water to a simmer in a small saucepan.
2
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat, add shallots and saute until translucent, 3 - 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for about 1 minute, until soften and a pale golden. Add rice, stirring to coat.
3
Add 1/4 cup (approximately 1 large ladle-full of broth to the rice mixture and allow to simmer while stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed. Continue simmering and adding hot broth mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is just tender and creamy-looking but still al dente, about 20 minutes. (Reserve leftover broth mixture.)
4
Add peas and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
5
Stir in cheese, remaining butter, zest, and juice. Thin risotto with some of reserved broth mixture if desired and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm. Top with additional cheese if desired.

1014

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth, 2 cups water, 1 large shallot, finely chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Spring Green Pea Risotto With Lemon 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.

Spring Green Pea Risotto With Lemon

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