Risotto with Peas
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 1 medium onion (white or yellow), diced fine
- 2 shallots, diced fine
- 2 cups rice
- 1 cup Pinot Grigio wine (dry white wine)
- 5 1/2 cups hot beef broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper
- Garnish: chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 
 
A delicious variation of the classic Italian rice dish flavored with peas, beef broth, and fresh

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Directions
  • Over medium low heat, cook oil, butter, shallots and onions for approximately 4 minutes.
    Add 2/3 cup of warm broth, stirring often until mixture has a soft and creamy texture (approximately
    15 minutes). Stir in rice. Continue to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Add wine and  continue to cook until wine has evaporated.
  • Still over low heat, pour in
    2/3 cup of hot broth. Stir constantly. When moisture has been absorbed, pour in an additional 2/3
    cup of hot broth. Stir constantly. When that moisture has been absorbed, add additional 2/3 cup
    of hot broth. Stir constantly. Repeat until broth is gone.
  • While rice is cooking, bring 3
    cups of water to a boil. Add frozen peas to water. Blanche peas for 1-2 minutes. Remove from water
    and drain.
  • Stir peas into risotto. Season to taste. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.


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