Green Pea and Saffron Risotto

Name: Green Pea and Saffron Risotto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by petlover

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

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

Soak saffron in milk.
Saute onions ( medium to medium high) in olive oil until translucent.
Add peas and rice then cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in warmed wine. Cook until alcohol in wine is cooked off. Stir constantly.
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.
Once rice is cooked stir in the saffron. Add salt and grated cheese to taste.
Cover risotto and turn off flame. let sit for 5 minutes.

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