Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Directions
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil, and then sauté finely chopped shallots for about 3 minutes until tender and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Introduce fresh peas to the sautéed shallots and garlic, then pour in chicken stock or vegetable stock. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a gentle boil, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender, add fresh parsley, basil, and lemon zest, then blend until smooth.
- In a clean pot, melt butter over medium heat, add Arborio rice, and toast for about 1 minute.
- Deglaze with white wine, stirring continuously until absorbed, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the reserved warm stock, ladle by ladle, stirring constantly for about 20-25 minutes until creamy and tender.
- Stir in the pea purée, additional butter, fresh lemon juice, and grated Parmesan until everything is melted and combined.
- Serve the risotto on warm plates, garnished with freshly chopped herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
Notes
Taste as you go for seasoning, keep stock warm, and blend thoroughly for a smooth pea purée.
