Creamy Italian Pea Risotto with Fresh Mint and Lemon (Easy 45-Min Recipe)
Indulge in this creamy arborio rice dish with fresh peas, pecorino cheese, and bright notes of lemon and mint. Optional truffle oil elevates this classic.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken stock, warmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 shallots (or 1 leek or 1 white onion), diced
- 2 garlic cloves, rough chopped
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or water with 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
- 2 cups fresh peas (blanched) or frozen peas
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino cheese or Parmesan cheese
- Zest of one lemon
- Salt
- pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, packed, sliced
- Truffle oil for drizzling
- Aleppo chili flakes or Urfa Biber
- Microgreens
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Pan-seared fish or scallops
- 2-3 tablespoons finely diced Spanish chorizo for smoky flavor
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