Description
A creamy and delicious Spinach & Pea Risotto topped with crispy Parmesan for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for crisps
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the vegetable stock and water together in a saucepan over low heat, keeping it gently simmering.
- In a separate large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the Arborio rice to the skillet, stirring frequently for about 2 minutes until it takes on a slight golden hue.
- Pour in the white wine, stirring continuously until the rice absorbs most of the liquid.
- Gradually add the warmed stock mixture, one ladle at a time, stirring often and allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more, for about 18-20 minutes.
- Once the rice is nearly done, fold in the chopped spinach and thawed peas, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the crispy Parmesan garnish, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop small mounds of grated Parmesan cheese onto the sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart, and bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Allow the crisps to cool before lifting them off the parchment.
- Serve the risotto warm, garnished with fresh parsley and topped with the Parmesan crisps.
Notes
- Ensure the stock is kept warm throughout the cooking process for best results.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- For a vegan version, substitute Parmesan with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Spinach & Pea Risotto, Parmesan Crisp, Creamy Risotto