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Sugar Snap Pea and Ham Risotto

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ½ 4 ½ cups fat-free less-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 8 ounces sugar snap peas trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ cups thinly sliced leek about 2 medium leeks
  • 2 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice or other medium-grain rice
  • 3 3 ounces diced cooked ham about 3/4 cup
  • ½ ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Bring broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm.
  2. Cook peas in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water until the peas are no longer warm to the touch.
  3. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total).
  4. Add ham to pan; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in peas, cheese, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Quantity: I one-and-a-halved the recipe to feed my family of two adults and three children as a main dish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 1507mg (63%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 1507mg 63%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%

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