Springtime Risotto Recipe

Name: Springtime Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 cups short-grain rice; 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock; 2 cups Carnation Evaporated Milk (Regular, 2%, or fat-free); 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped; 3 tablespoons basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups short-grain rice
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups Carnation Evaporated Milk (Regular, 2%, or fat-free)
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
3 tablespoons basil, chopped
1 tablespoon mint, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat.
2
Add onion and garlic and cook gently for 5 minutes.
3
Add rice and coat with onion mixture.
4
Meanwhile combine stock and Carnation milk in a saucepan.
5
Heat until just simmering.
6
Add 1 cup stock mixture to rice.
7
Stirring constantly, cook on medium-high heat until all liquid has been absorbed or has evaporated.
8
Continue to add stock mixture 1/2 cup at a time.
9
Stirring constantly, cook until each addition is absorbed before adding next.
10
Cook until rice is tender, about 15-18 minutes.
11
Stir in remaining ingredients.
12
Serve immediately.

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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 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 cups short-grain rice, and more.

Yes, Springtime 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.

Springtime Risotto

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