Rice and peas is a simple and light first course, perfect to prepare when the fridge is empty but the classic package of frozen peas is not missing from the freezer.
It’s a very simple first course to prepare, but its sweet and enveloping taste can really win everyone over.
A rich and tasty recipe, very pleasant even in presentation, perfect for a family Sunday lunch or a dinner with friends.
In fact, pea risotto is usually very popular not only with adults but also with children who love its intense green color. With a nice sprinkle of grated cheese, pea risotto is a truly perfect dish for your family.
It is vegetarian, naturally gluten-free. It is prepared with an easy recipe that is accessible to everyone and is perfect for everyday cooking.
Why do I use “Carnaroli” rice? It is one of the most used products for preparing risottos because it always maintains an “al dente” consistency for a long time. This is why it is suitable not only for rice salads but also for both seafood and land risottos.
Let’s see together how to prepare it.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Budget-Friendly
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 498.15 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 79.99 (g) of which sugars 5.44 (g)
- Proteins 16.08 (g)
- Fat 12.33 (g) of which saturated 4.16 (g)of which unsaturated 1.99 (g)
- Fibers 5.70 (g)
- Sodium 1,488.76 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 180 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
Rice and Peas
- 1.5 cups Carnaroli rice
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 2 shallots (or one white onion)
- 4.25 cups vegetable broth (made with celery carrot and onion)
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Casserole
- Blenders
Steps
Rice and Peas
First, wash the vegetables for the broth, wash and peel the carrot, wash and remove any strings from the celery, wash and peel the onion.
Place the vegetables in a pot, add 2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of oil, and salt. Bring to a boil.
After cooking the vegetable broth for about 15/20 minutes, strain it and keep it warm.
Otherwise, you can use a broth made with a vegetable bouillon cube, (I leave you the recipe for homemade vegetable bouillon cube up among the links). homemade vegetable bouillon cubeTo start preparing the pea risotto, you need to begin with cooking the peas. First, focus on the shallot, (which can also be replaced with a white onion) that should be finely chopped with a knife or, if you want an even finer result, you can process the onion in a mixer.
Put the shallot to sauté in plenty of extra virgin olive oil, and when it starts to wilt, add the peas.
Salt to taste and continue cooking for a few minutes.
The peas, in fact, should remain quite firm.
(If necessary, add half a ladle of vegetable broth).
Now take a mixer and blend about half of the peas you just prepared until you have obtained a creamy and homogeneous consistency.If it turns out very dense, thin it with some vegetable broth.
Now in a saucepan, sauté more shallots in extra virgin olive oil and add the rice so that it toasts well.
Add the broth, little by little, to continue cooking the rice.
After a couple of minutes, add the peas you just blended and continue cooking.
Add more vegetable broth if necessary.
When the rice is ready, proceed with the creaming, add the other peas set aside earlier, and grated cheese.
If you like, a knob of butter fits perfectly and cream with the heat off.
Sauté everything for a few minutes, and your pea risotto will be truly ready to serve to your guests while still hot, perhaps sprinkling again with grated cheese
Enjoy your meal.
Tips
Tips and variations Pea risotto has a very intense flavor, even though the ingredients used are very simple. However, you can further enhance its flavor by adding a bit of fresh cheese, for example, robiola, cream cheese, or taleggio, etc., to make the final result even creamier and richer.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use another type of cheese?
Yes, of course, such as Montasio, Asiago, Fontina, Gorgonzola, etc.
