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Risotto Primavera

This Risotto Primavera recipe showcases the freshness and variety of spring in a bowl loaded with asparagus, peas, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 303 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 7 1/2 to 8 cups hot vegetable broth (or chicken broth, homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves mined garlic
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 3/4 cups arborio rice (or other short-grain Italian rice)
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
  • 1 cup asparagus (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 1/3 cup Cherry (or grape tomatoes, halved)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano (or Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Keep the broth warm in a small pot.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until it’s soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice, and stir to coat.
  3. Cook until the rice grains are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the white wine, and cook until it’s absorbed.
  4. Add a ladle full of broth or water to cover, cook until it’s absorbed, and give the rice a good stir.
  5. Continue to add the broth and mix as the broth is absorbed until the rice is al dente, adding the zucchini, peas, tomatoes and asparagus, 1/4 teaspoon salt for the last 5 minutes. The process should take about 20 to 25 minutes from the first addition of liquid, with the final product still a bit loose and creamy, but not runny.
  6. Stir in the basil, butter, grated cheese and serve right away.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add diced pancetta with the onions.
  • If you don’t drink wine, omit and use more broth.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 6.5g (10%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 338.5mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5.5g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 303

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 303kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 6.5g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 338.5mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5.5g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.