Pea, Basil & Mint Risotto

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3
Pea, Basil & Mint Risotto recipe for a creamy and flavorful dish
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 liters chicken stock
40 ml olive oil
1 onion , diced finely
8 slices prosciutto
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 lemon , juice and rind of
200 g arborio rice
60 ml white wine
125 g frozen peas or 125 g fresh peas
1/3 cup mint leaf , shredded
1/3 cup basil leaves , shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
426
Sugar
5g
Fat
15g
Pea, Basil & Mint Risotto is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a fancy dinner party or a romantic date night. The combination of these delicious ingredients makes for a creamy and flavorful dish that will leave you wanting more. This dish is perfect for any season and is easy to customize to your taste. It can also be made vegetarian by using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock and skipping the prosciutto. This recipe will serve 4-6 people, and it is a great way to impress your friends and family with your cooking skills.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat the chicken stock over low heat.
2.In a separate large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3.Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
4.Add the prosciutto and garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5.Add the lemon juice and rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
6.Add the white wine and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
7.Add the peas and 1 ladleful of chicken stock and stir until absorbed.
8.Continue adding the chicken stock, one ladleful at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding the next ladleful.
9.Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the mint, basil, and parmesan cheese.
10.Serve hot.

PROS

This risotto is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.

The combination of peas, basil, and mint brings a unique flavor to this classic dish.

CONS

This dish requires constant stirring and attention, which might not be suitable for busy weeknights.

The preparation time might be longer than other rice dishes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and fiber.
The peas and herbs used in this recipe have numerous health benefits, including improving digestion and fighting inflammation.
The parmesan cheese used in this recipe is a good source of calcium.

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