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Fresh Pea Risotto
Creamy spring pea risotto made with Arborio rice, mascarpone, and Parmesan. Easy, elegant, and perfect for a seasonal weeknight dinner or date night!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 ½ cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 ½ cups fresh peas quickly blanched
- pea tendrils to garnish
- Lemon wedges
- kosher salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Stir in the Arborio rice, making sure each grain is coated in the oil. Toast for about 90 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the white wine and stir until it’s fully absorbed. Begin adding the warm chicken stock ½ cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing each addition to absorb before adding the next. This should take about 20–25 minutes.
- Once the rice is just tender and creamy, stir in the Parmesan and mascarpone until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the blanched peas. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat, garnish with pea tendrils or basil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Risotto takes a lot of time but it's not all hands-on. It is well worth it to learn the technique of gently cooking this special rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
288mg
(12%)
Potassium
277mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
521IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 277mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 521IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.