Easy Lemon Risotto With Peas

Per serving

293.1kcal
Proteins
Fats
45.7гCarbs

I love risotto, but I hate standing over a hot stove stirring the simmering rice for half an hour, especially during hot Georgia summers. This recipe gives you all the flavor and gets you out of the kitchen fast! For an easy vegetarian dinner, serve the risotto with a side salad of mixed baby greens, walnuts and quartreed turkey figs, tossed with Sherry-Walnut Oil Vinaigrette. While you're putting the salad together, warm up a loaf of hot, crusty French bread in the oven.

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • oil2 tablespoons

    canola or olive

  • small yellow onion1

    minced

  • garlic cloves2

    minced

  • arborio rice1 cup
  • vegetable broth2 cups
  • frozen peas1⁄2 cup
  • parmesan cheese1⁄4 cup

    grated

  • lemon1

    freshly squeezed only!

  • parsley2 tablespoons

    chopped (fresh or dried)

  • salt and pepper
  • lemon zest

    optional

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil over medium heat in a skillet (one that has a tight-fitting lid).

  2. 2

    Saute the onion for 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and sautee for one minute (don't let it start to brown, just become fragrant).

  4. 4

    Add in the Arborio rice and stir for one minute until coated with oil.

  5. 5

    Add in the veggie broth and bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir in frozen peas. If the rice is drying out, add a little water.

  8. 8

    Cover and return to low heat for 5 more minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed, the rice is tender and the peas are heated through.

  9. 9

    Add Parmesan cheese, juice of one lemon, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

  10. 10

    Top with lemon zest and serve.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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