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Creamy Spring Pea and Mint Risotto

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A creamy risotto bursting with fresh spring peas and bright mint, perfect for a quick, comforting meal that celebrates seasonal flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice (300g)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen peas (225g)
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
  • 5 cups vegetable stock (1.2 liters), warmed
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine (120ml), optional
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (45g)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the shallot, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the mint leaves. Warm the vegetable stock over low heat.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add Arborio rice and stir for 2-3 minutes until edges look translucent.
  4. Pour in white wine and stir until mostly absorbed. If skipping wine, start adding stock now.
  5. Add warm stock gradually, about ½ cup at a time, stirring frequently and waiting until liquid is mostly absorbed before adding more. Continue for 20-25 minutes.
  6. About halfway through cooking, stir in the peas to cook gently and infuse sweetness.
  7. When rice is tender but still al dente, stir in butter, Parmesan cheese, and chopped mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Remove from heat and let risotto rest for 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and mint leaves for garnish.

Notes

Use warm stock to ensure creamy texture. Stir gently but consistently to coax starch release. Add liquid gradually to avoid soggy rice. Season after adding cheese and butter to prevent over-salting. Avoid overcooking peas to keep them bright and tender. For vegan version, substitute butter and Parmesan with olive oil and nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.

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