Description
Creamy, comforting, and refreshingly bright, this Pea & Mint Risotto blends tender Arborio rice with sweet green peas, fresh mint, and Parmesan for a flavorful dish that’s perfect year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 5 cups vegetable broth, warm
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the vegetable broth over low heat and keep it simmering.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the Arborio rice to the pan with the onion and garlic. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
- Pour in one ladle of warm broth and stir gently until it’s absorbed. Continue adding broth one ladle at a time, allowing each addition to absorb before adding more. This will take about 18–20 minutes.
- When the rice is tender and creamy, stir in the peas and cook for another 3–4 minutes until bright green and just tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the butter, grated Parmesan, chopped mint, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon into warm bowls and top with extra mint and cheese if you like. Serve immediately while creamy and hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and melt.
- Always keep the broth warm during cooking.
- Stir frequently to release the rice’s natural starch.
- Add peas at the end to preserve color and texture.
- A splash of lemon juice or zest can add a lovely brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pea risotto, mint risotto, vegetarian risotto, spring risotto, creamy risotto