Green Pea and Saffron Risotto

From the Italian Speaking region of Switzerland- Ticino recipe found on the internet.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  small onion, minced
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh green peas
• 4  cups  vegetable stock
• 1  cup arborio rice, rinsed
• 1⁄3 cup white wine, warmed
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon saffron
• 2  tablespoons  warm milk
•  salt
•  grated cheese

Directions

1. Soak saffron in milk.
2. Saute onions ( medium to medium high) in olive oil until translucent.
3. Add peas and rice then cook for 5 minutes.
4. Pour in warmed wine. Cook until alcohol in wine is cooked off. Stir constantly.
5. Add vegetable stock, Cook until all liquid is absorbed. Add more stock if necessary - the rice should be firm but slightly soft but not mushy.
6. Once rice is cooked stir in the saffron. Add salt and grated cheese to taste.
7. Cover risotto and turn off flame. let sit for 5 minutes.