Description
A delicious and creamy Spinach & Pea Risotto topped with crispy Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for crisps
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the vegetable broth and water. Bring to a simmer over low heat and keep warm.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the Arborio rice to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
- Pour in the white wine and cook, stirring constantly, until the wine is mostly absorbed by the rice.
- Begin adding the warm broth mixture, one ladleful at a time, stirring frequently. Allow the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and thawed peas, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the Parmesan crisps, preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place small mounds of grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 tablespoon each) on the parchment, spacing them apart. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool before removing from the baking sheet.
- Serve the risotto warm, garnished with fresh parsley and topped with Parmesan crisps.
Notes
- For a creamier risotto, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end of cooking.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg