SPRING RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND ZUCCHINI

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Rich and creamy, risotto is Italian-style comfort food. If you like, you can leave out the wine and replace it with an equal amount of broth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
1 to 2 large zucchini (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat broth and 2 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan over low heat; keep warm. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until zucchini is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer zucchini to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion; cook until soft, 5 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Raise heat to medium. Add rice; cook, stirring, until translucent around edges, about 3 minutes. Add wine; cook until absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  • Cook, adding 1 cup hot broth at a time (stir until almost all liquid is absorbed before adding more), until rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes total.
  • Add zucchini and peas; cook until peas are bright green, 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining tablespoon butter and Parmesan. Serve, topped with more cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g

Nigel Wickham
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The risotto was delicious, but I found that it was a little too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time. Otherwise, it was a great recipe and I would definitely make it again.


Elsie Mate
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This risotto was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


Mercy Mwangangi
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I was so excited to try this recipe, and it did not disappoint! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the peas and zucchini added a pop of freshness and color. I especially loved the addition of the lemon zest, which really brightened up the dish


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