Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 20 min

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, kept warm
  • 1 cup fresh peas
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent (3-4 minutes).
  2. Add Arborio rice, sauté for 1-2 minutes until edges turn translucent.
  3. Pour in white wine, stir until absorbed.
  4. Gradually add warm broth, stirring until rice is creamy and cooked (about 18-20 minutes).
  5. Add peas 5 minutes before it’s done.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan, mint, butter, lemon zest, and juice. Season.
  7. Let rest briefly, then serve, garnished as desired.