Best 11 Risotto With Peas France Recipes

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Risotto with peas, also known as "risotto ai piselli" in Italian, is a delightful and classic dish that combines the creamy texture of Arborio rice with the vibrant sweetness of fresh peas. Originating from the northern regions of Italy, particularly Lombardy and Piedmont, this dish has become a beloved staple in many households and restaurants worldwide. Its simplicity and versatility allow for personal touches and variations, making it a favorite among culinary enthusiasts. Whether you prefer a vegetarian delight or a richer version with pancetta or prosciutto, risotto with peas offers a comforting and flavorful experience that is perfect for any occasion.

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RISOTTO WITH PEAS



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Make and share this Risotto With Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mermaidmagic

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
3 1/3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons dry white wine
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 3-1/2 quart sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic.
  • Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft but not browned, about 4- 5 minutes.
  • Add rice.
  • Cook, stirring, until grains look opaque, about 2- 3 minutes.
  • Add broth, wine and frozen peas.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, cover and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Cook until rice is tender and almost all of the broth has been absorbed, about 25- 30 minutes.
  • Rice should be tender but not mushy.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add cheese and stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve warm, with additional grated cheese to top if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 434.2, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 7.9

RISOTTO WITH PEAS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
1 pounds fresh peas, shelled (2 cups)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup Arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
7 cups chicken stock, homemade or low-sodium canned
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium-size heavy saucepan, warm the oil. Add the onion and cook until barely softened, about 5 minutes. Add the peas, and shaking the pan to avoid burning, cook for 5 minutes. Remove and puree half the mixture and reserve. Also reserve the other, unpureed half.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the pot. Add the rice and cook over medium heat until it becomes opaque. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until the wine has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add the broth and the pureed pea mixture.
  • Cook at a lively simmer for 15 minutes. Add half the remaining unpureed pea mixture, stir and cook 10 minutes longer. Remove from the heat, add the remaining pea mixture and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 422, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 963 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RISOTTO WITH PESTO AND PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
3 leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup diced ham
3/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup small fresh mozzarella balls or diced fresh mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Make the broth: Bring 6 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Adjust the heat to keep the broth at a gentle simmer.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a wide saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until almost evaporated, about 1 more minute.
  • Add 2 cups of the hot leek broth to the rice; cook, stirring occasionally, until almost absorbed, about 6 minutes (adjust the heat to keep the risotto at a simmer). Add 1 more cup broth and cook, stirring, until almost absorbed, about 5 more minutes. Add the leeks, peas and 1 more cup broth and cook, stirring, until almost absorbed, about 5 more minutes. Taste the rice: If it is not fully cooked, add a little more broth and continue to cook, stirring, until al dente.
  • Stir in the ham and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from the heat; stir in 2/3 cup pesto, the mozzarella and Parmesan. Season with salt. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining pesto.

RISOTTO WITH PEAS (FRANCE)



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Make and share this Risotto With Peas (France) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     White Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced small
2 cups white rice
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1/3 cup peas

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan, melt butter, then add onion & cook, stirring until onion is translucent.
  • Add rice & stir for 2 minutes.
  • In a separate pan warm the chicken broth & water, stirring to blend well.
  • Slowly pour the chicken broth on top of the rice, using just enough to cover it without drowning it!
  • Cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the water has been absorbed by it, about 6 minutes.
  • Add additional broth&water, again just covering the rice, & add 1/3 cup of peas, then continue to cook, stirring occasionally for another 6 minutes, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 772.5, Carbohydrate 81.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 12.1

MUSHROOM RISOTTO WITH PEAS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2-ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
10 ounces white mushrooms, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or short-grain white rice
2/3 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Bring the broth to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add the porcini mushrooms. Set aside until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Keep the broth warm over very low heat.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the white mushrooms and garlic. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the porcini mushrooms to a cutting board. Finely chop the mushrooms and add to the saucepan. Saute until the mushrooms are tender and the juices evaporate, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and let it toast for a few minutes. Add the wine; cook until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of hot broth; simmer over medium-low heat until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook until the rice is just tender and the mixture is creamy, adding more broth by cupfuls and stirring often, about 28 minutes (the rice will absorb 6 to 8 cups of broth). Stir in the peas. Mix in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

SPINACH RISOTTO WITH PEAS



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Plump, starchy grains of Arborio rice give risotto the creamiest consistency.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 bunch (8 to 10 ounces) flat-leaf spinach, trimmed, cleaned, dried, and finely chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine broth with 2 cups water. Bring just to a simmer; keep warm over low heat.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add rice; cook, stirring, until well coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring, until absorbed, about 1 minute.
  • Add 2 cups of hot broth mixture; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes. Continue adding broth mixture, 1 cup at a time, waiting for liquid to be absorbed before adding more, stirring occasionally, until rice is just tender and creamy with a little liquid remaining in the pan, 20 to 25 minutes total (you may not need all the broth mixture).
  • Stir in spinach, peas, Parmesan, and butter; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, with more Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14 g

RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Categories     Rice     Sauté     Pea     Spring     Prosciutto     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course or 6 to 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice (12 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
2 oounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2 ounces)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a simmer in a saucepan and keep at a bare simmer, covered.
  • Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring, until absorbed.
  • Stir in 1 cup simmering broth and cook at a strong simmer, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed. Continue simmering risotto and adding broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and letting each addition become absorbed before adding next, until rice is just tender and creamy but still al dente, 18 to 20 minutes (there will be leftover broth).
  • Stir in peas, prosciutto, zest, 2/3 cup cheese, parsley, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and salt and pepper to taste. If necessary, thin risotto with some of remaining broth. Serve immediately, with remaining 1/3 cup cheese.

BAKED RISOTTO WITH GREENS AND PEAS



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This easy baked risotto eliminates the constant stirring required in traditional risotto recipes. It's laden with vegetables, namely kale and spinach, but other leafy greens like Swiss chard or collard greens would work equally well. If you happen to have some extra asparagus, sub it in for the peas. This risotto makes a great starter or side dish, but you can also turn it into a vegetarian main course by using vegetable or mushroom stock in place of the chicken broth, and topping it with sautéed mushrooms, a fried egg or crispy tofu slices. Leftovers can be refrigerated for two days and reheated with more broth, or repurposed into crunchy rice cakes or arancini. Simply form into patties or balls, coat in bread crumbs and shallow-fry until golden and crunchy.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, weeknight, casseroles, grains and rice, one pot, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 cup Arborio rice (about 7 ounces)
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 ounces green or lacinato kale (about ⅓ bunch), stems separated and thinly sliced, leaves stacked and cut into 1/4-inch-thick ribbons (about 4 packed cups)
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces baby spinach (about 4 packed cups)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan (3 ounces), plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add rice, season with salt and pepper, and stir until coated in oil and lightly toasted, 2 minutes.
  • Add kale, season with salt and pepper, and stir until wilted, 30 seconds. Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and bake until almost all of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and peas until spinach is wilted. Add Parmesan, butter and lemon juice, and stir until well blended and saucy. (Liquid will continue to absorb as risotto sits.) Season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls and top with more Parmesan.

RISOTTO WITH PIGEON PEAS AND PULLED PORK (RISOTTO CON GANDULES Y PERNIL)



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Puerto Rican twist on a traditional Italian rice dish. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Provided by Milly Suazo-Martinez

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds pork shoulder roast, cut into chunks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 cups chicken stock, divided
1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
½ onion, finely chopped
¾ cup arborio rice
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Season pork with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Pour in 2 cups chicken stock. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer pork until is fork-tender, about 1 hour. Shred with a fork and transfer to a plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pot over medium heat. Add pigeon peas and onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in arborio rice. Pour in enough chicken stock to barely cover the rice; cook and stir until absorbed. Continue adding stock, stirring often, until each addition is absorbed and rice is tender yet firm to the bite, about 20 minutes.
  • Fold shredded pork into the rice. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 109.3 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1941.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

LEMON RISOTTO WITH PEAS



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Lemon adds a refreshing taste to this lovely risotto dish that's perfect for spring. Sue Dannahower of Fort Pierce, Florida sent us this easy side that's festively sprinkled with baby peas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet, saute shallots in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the rice, thyme and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in wine and lemon juice. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. , Stir in heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. Total cooking time is about 20 minutes. Add the peas, cheese and lemon zest; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND GREEN ONIONS



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Categories     Cheese     Onion     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     Fall     Sugar Snap Pea     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 first-course or side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
3/4 cup arborio or medium-grain white rice
2 1/2 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add green onions and thyme and sauté until onions wilt, about 1 minute. Add rice and stir to coat. Add 2 1/2 cups broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in peas. Simmer until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if risotto is dry and stirring often, about 5 minutes. Mix in 1/3 cup cheese; season with salt and pepper. Serve risotto, passing remaining cheese separately.

Risotto with peas is a classic French dish that is both delicious and easy to make. Here are some tips for making the perfect risotto with peas:

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the flavor of your risotto. Use the best arborio rice you can find, and make sure your peas are fresh or frozen.
  • Cook the rice slowly and patiently. Risotto is a dish that takes time to make. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with a mushy, overcooked mess. Cook the rice slowly over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Add the liquid gradually. One of the most important steps in making risotto is adding the liquid gradually. This will help the rice absorb the liquid and cook evenly. Add about ½ cup of liquid at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed before adding more.
  • Stir constantly. Stirring the risotto constantly is essential for preventing the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning. Stir the risotto with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Season to taste. Once the risotto is cooked, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or saffron.

Conclusion:

Risotto with peas is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and it's also a perfect dish for entertaining. With a little practice, you'll be able to make a perfect risotto with peas that will impress your friends and family.

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