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Spring Pea Risotto Recipe Easy Homemade Mint Parmesan Risotto Delight

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A creamy and vibrant spring pea risotto with fresh mint and Parmesan, perfect for a comforting yet light meal that celebrates the flavors of spring.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice (300g)
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen peas (300g)
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (loosely packed)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (1 liter), warmed
  • ½ cup dry white wine (120ml), optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Warm the broth in a medium saucepan and keep it at a gentle simmer over low heat.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add Arborio rice and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the rice edges turn translucent and smell nutty.
  5. Pour in dry white wine (if using) and stir until mostly absorbed, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Begin adding warm broth one ladle at a time (about ½ cup per ladle), stirring gently but constantly, letting each ladle absorb fully before adding the next. Cook for about 18-20 minutes until rice is creamy with a slight bite.
  7. While risotto cooks, blanch 1 cup of peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside. Reserve the other cup to blend.
  8. Puree 1 cup of peas with a splash of broth until smooth. Stir this puree into the risotto about 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
  9. Stir in chopped fresh mint and the blanched peas. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to warm through.
  10. Turn off heat and stir in unsalted butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh mint leaves.

Notes

Keep broth warm to ensure even cooking. Stir gently but consistently to release starch and create creaminess. Add mint near the end to preserve its bright flavor. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best taste and melt. Risotto is best served immediately but leftovers can be reheated with added broth to restore creaminess.

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