Pea and Mint Risotto

Pea and Mint Risotto

A creamy Italian rice dish with sweet peas, fresh mint, Parmesan, and lemon.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring the vegetable stock to a gentle simmer in a saucepan, then keep it warm over low heat.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: saucepan

  2. Step 2

    Combine ¾ cup (150 gr) peas, 6 ¾ tbsp (100 ml) warm stock, and 6 ¼ tbsp (10 gr) mint in a heatproof jug. Blend until smooth.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Mint, 150.0 gr Pea, 100.0 ml Vegetable Stock

    Cookware: deep mixing jug, Immersion Blender

  3. Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 150.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the Arborio rice and cook over medium heat until the grains look slightly translucent at the edges.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Arborio Rice

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Pour in the wine and stir until it has almost completely evaporated.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 ml dry white wine

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Add 3 ¾ cup (900 ml) warm stock one ladleful at a time, stirring frequently over medium heat. Allow each addition to be mostly absorbed before adding the next, until the rice is creamy but still slightly firm.

    Timer: 18 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 900.0 ml Vegetable Stock

    Cookware: ladle, large saucepan, saucepan, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Stir in the prepared pea puree and the remaining ½ cup (100 gr) peas. Cook over low heat until the peas are hot and the risotto is loose and creamy.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 100.0 gr Pea

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  9. Step 9

    Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan and butter until melted and fully incorporated.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 40.0 gr Butter, 80.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  10. Step 10

    Finely grate the lemon zest over the risotto, then squeeze in its juice. Stir in the remaining 3 ¼ tbsp (5 gr) mint, salt, and black pepper, then serve immediately.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 1.0 piece Lemon, 5.0 gr Mint, 6.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: Fine grater, large saucepan, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers in a shallow covered container within 2 hours and use within 2 days; reheat until steaming throughout.

Risk factors

  • Hot stock and steam can cause burns.
  • Cooked rice should not remain at room temperature for extended periods.