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Spring Risotto with Asparagus and Peas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 4 T unsalted butter
  • 3 T olive oil
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, diced
  • cups arborio rice
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 T parsley
  • 2 T mint
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and cut the spears into ½ inch pieces.
  • Put your chicken stock in a saucepan on the stove and bring to a low simmer.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a saucepan and cook your asparagus over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes and then add in your peas. Cook for an additional 5 minutes and turn off the heat.
  • In a separate saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add in your onion and garlic and sauté over a medium-low heat, until the onion is completely tender.
  • Add in a pinch of salt and a little bit of pepper.
  • Add the rice and cook with the onion until the rice changes from opaque to slightly translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the wine and stir until all the wine is absorbed.
  • Start slowly adding the chicken stock in, ½ cup at a time, mixing and pausing after each addition. The stock should be fully absorbed before adding another ½ cup. Keep repeating this process until you've used up all the chicken stock.
  • Add your asparagus and peas to the risotto and stir thoroughly.
  • Add in 2 tablespoons of butter + 1 cup parmesan cheese. Stir thoroughly until everything is incorporated. You can also add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn off the heat and fold in some of your mint and parsley (save a little for garnish). Let the risotto sit for about 2 minutes before serving.
  • Plate the risotto and squeeze a little lemon juice over the top. Garnish with mint, parsley and additional parmesan if you prefer.