GREEN PEA AND SAFFRON RISOTTO

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Make and share this Green Pea and Saffron Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by petlover

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2, Protein 4.7

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