RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND GREEN ONIONS

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A simple risotto.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Tbsp butter
3/4 c green onions, chopped
1/2 tsp fresh thyme, or 1/4 tsp dried
3/4 c arborio rice
2 1/2 c chicken broth
3/4 c frozen peas, thawed
1 c parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

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

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