RISOTTO WITH PEAS, FAVA BEANS, AND ARUGULA RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Risotto with Peas, Fava Beans, and Arugula Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by lianbl88

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup Arborio rice
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup frozen fava beans, thawed
2 ounces (2 cups) baby arugula, chopped rough
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

You can use frozen lima beans or an additional cup of frozen peas in place of the fava beans. 1. Microwave 3 cups broth, rice, and 2 tablespoons butter in large covered bowl until most of liquid is absorbed, 14 to 16 minutes. 2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add parcooked rice and remaining 1 cup broth. Bring to simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is almost tender, 4 to 6 minutes. 3. Stir in peas and fava beans and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in arugula, Parmesan, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.