Indulge in the vibrant flavors of spring with our Spring Pea and Asparagus Risotto, a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the season's freshest ingredients.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons of Olive Amelia Garlic Olive Oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, preferably thin, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1-1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/4 cup Olive Amelia Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
Directions:
- In a medium pot, bring the broth to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot or Dutch oven, add 1 tablespoon of the Garlic Olive Oil over medium-low heat. Add the asparagus. Cook, stirring frequently, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus.
- Now add the peas and continue cooking until the peas are defrosted, about 1 minute.
- Transfer the vegetables to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pot over medium-low heat, add 2 tablespoons of the Garlic Olive Oil, add the onions, stirring frequently, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the rice, stirring constantly, until glossy and translucent around the edges, about 2 minutes.
- Drizzle in the Sicilian Lemon Balsamic and cook until completely absorbed, about 1 minute.
- Ladle about 1 cup of the simmering broth into the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until absorbed. Continue adding the broth, 1 cup at a time and stirring frequently until it is absorbed, until the rice is al dente and creamy, about 25 minutes.