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Delicious Asparagus & Pea Risotto with Cheesy Topping

Delicious Asparagus & Pea Risotto with Cheesy Topping

This asparagus and pea risotto is creamy, fresh and deeply comforting. Arborio rice is slowly cooked with stock for a silky texture, then finished with sweet peas, tender asparagus and plenty of cheese.

It is perfect for spring dinners and easy entertaining.

Method

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  1. Heat oil and half the butter in a wide pan.
  2. Cook onion until soft, then add garlic for 1 minute.
  3. Add rice and stir for 2 minutes until coated.
  4. Pour in wine and reduce, if using.
  5. Add hot stock gradually, stirring frequently until absorbed.
  6. After 12 minutes add asparagus and peas.
  7. Continue adding stock until rice is tender with slight bite.
  8. Stir in remaining butter and parmesan, season, and serve.

Ingredients

  • Salt, to taste
  • 80 g Parmesan grated
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 320 g Arborio Rice
  • 100 ml White Wine optional
  • 1 Onion finely diced
  • 250 g Asparagus trimmed and chopped
  • 1 litre Vegetable Stock hot
  • 150 g Frozen Peas
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 30 g Butter

Notes

Season to taste and adjust timings slightly depending on your hob/oven.

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