Author Notes
Now it's time for spring vegetables. What better way to showcase peas than in a creamy bowl of risotto? This version really lets the peas shine, incorporating them both in whole form as well as adding some extra springy greenness as a lovely, bright puree with mint and lemon. And of course, you really can't go wrong by topping it all off with crispy prosciutto, tangy feta, and fresh mint. It's the perfect way to celebrate spring. —Sarah | Wisconsin from Scratch
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon
butter
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1/2
medium onion, chopped
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2
garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 teaspoon
pepper
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8 ounces
arborio or other short grain rice
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1/3 cup
dry white wine
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3 cups
chicken stock, heated to near-boiling
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2 ounces
thinly sliced prosciutto
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1 1/2 cups
fresh peas, divided
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1 tablespoon
(loosely packed) fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving
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1 tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon
fresh lemon zest
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1/2 cup
finely grated parmesan cheese
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crumbled feta for serving
Directions
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Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Once melted, add the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add the rice and stir, continuing to cook until rice is well mixed with the onions and appears slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.
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Add the wine, and continue cooking until wine is absorbed, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add 1 cup of stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until stock is completely absorbed. Reserving ¼ cup stock to use in step 6, repeat this process, adding about 1 cup of stock at a time, until all of the remaining stock has been incorporated. This whole process should take about 20-25 minutes.
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While rice is cooking, crisp up your prosciutto. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium high heat and add the slices of prosciutto. Cook, flipping periodically, until crispy. Cool slightly, then crumble.
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In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup of the peas, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, and ¼ cup of the warm stock. Puree until smooth.
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When the last of the stock has been almost completely absorbed into the rice and rice is tender, stir in the pea puree, the remaining ½ cup of whole peas, and the parmesan. Continue to cook, stirring, until cheese is melted and peas are just tender, about 2 minutes.
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Serve risotto, topping each bowl with crumbled feta, crispy prosciutto, and finely chopped mint.
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