Indulge in the vibrant flavors of spring with a delectable risotto bursting with fresh peas and tender zucchini. This creamy and comforting dish is a symphony of springtime flavors, complemented by the delicate sweetness of peas and the crisp, refreshing crunch of zucchini. Each bite is a journey through a verdant meadow, where the vibrant colors of the vegetables come alive on your palate. Prepare to be enchanted by this culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of spring in every spoonful.
In this article, you'll find a collection of mouthwatering risotto recipes that showcase the beauty of fresh spring produce. From the classic Italian risotto alla primavera to innovative variations with asparagus, artichokes, and more, these recipes offer a delightful array of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned risotto enthusiast or a culinary novice, you'll find inspiration and guidance in these recipes. So, gather your fresh ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the bounty of spring.
SPRING RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND ZUCCHINI
Rich and creamy, risotto is Italian-style comfort food. If you like, you can leave out the wine and replace it with an equal amount of broth.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat broth and 2 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan over low heat; keep warm. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until zucchini is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer zucchini to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion; cook until soft, 5 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Raise heat to medium. Add rice; cook, stirring, until translucent around edges, about 3 minutes. Add wine; cook until absorbed, about 2 minutes.
- Cook, adding 1 cup hot broth at a time (stir until almost all liquid is absorbed before adding more), until rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes total.
- Add zucchini and peas; cook until peas are bright green, 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining tablespoon butter and Parmesan. Serve, topped with more cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g
SPRING GREEN RISOTTO
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 47m
Yield 4 servings for dinner, 6 servings for appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add the rice and stir for a minute to coat with the vegetables, oil, and butter. Add the white wine and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until most of the wine has been absorbed. Add the chicken stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring almost constantly and waiting for the stock to be absorbed before adding more. This process should take 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the asparagus diagonally in 1 1/2-inch lengths and discard the tough ends. Blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, until al dente. Drain and cool immediately in ice water. (If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes until the starchiness is gone.)
- When the risotto has been cooking for 15 minutes, drain the asparagus and add it to the risotto with the peas, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Continue cooking and adding stock, stirring almost constantly, until the rice is tender but still firm.
- Whisk the lemon juice and mascarpone together in a small bowl. When the risotto is done, turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone mixture plus the Parmesan cheese and chives. Set aside, off the heat, for a few minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve hot with a sprinkling of chives and more Parmesan cheese.
SPRING RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND ZUCCHINI
Rich and creamy, risotto is Italian-style comfort food. If you like, you can leave out the wine and replace it with an equal amount of broth. Because of its high starch content, imported Arborio rice makes the creamiest risotto. If your market doesn't have it, substitute medium- or long-grain white rice.
Provided by Miss Banana
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat broth and 2 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan over low heat; keep warm. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until zucchini is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer zucchini to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion; cook until soft, 5 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Raise heat to medium. Add rice; cook, stirring, until translucent around edges, about 3 minutes. Add wine; cook until absorbed, about 2 minutes.
- Cook, adding 1 cup hot broth at a time (stir until almost all liquid is absorbed before adding more), until rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes total.
- Add zucchini and peas; cook until peas are bright green, 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining tablespoon butter and Parmesan. Serve, topped with more cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 243.6, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 11.3
LEMON RISOTTO WITH PEAS
Lemon adds a refreshing taste to this lovely risotto dish that's perfect for spring. Sue Dannahower of Fort Pierce, Florida sent us this easy side that's festively sprinkled with baby peas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet, saute shallots in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the rice, thyme and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in wine and lemon juice. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. , Stir in heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. Total cooking time is about 20 minutes. Add the peas, cheese and lemon zest; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPRING RISOTTO
With asparagus, peas, and fiddlehead ferns, plus pesto mixed in at the last minute, this whole dish becomes perfumed with basil and a vernal green.
Provided by Elisabeth Prueitt
Categories Spring Rice Risotto Asparagus Pea Sugar Snap Pea Parmesan White Wine Stock Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water. Add the asparagus to the pot and blanch, just until bright green, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking, about 30 seconds. Transfer the asparagus to a colander to drain. Repeat with the English peas, sugar snap peas, and fiddleheads.
- Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté just until translucent, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and stir until opaque, about 1 minute.
- Stir the wine into the rice, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring periodically, until the rice absorbs the wine, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup/240ml stock and 2 teaspoons salt, return to a simmer, and let cook until the liquid has been absorbed. Spread the rice mixture on a baking sheet and set aside until you are ready to finish the dish, or skip this step and keep cooking, continuing with adding the hot stock.
- About 15 minutes before you're ready to serve, return the rice mixture to the sauté pan and cook over medium heat. Stir 1 cup/240ml of the hot stock into the rice mixture and cook until the moisture has been nearly absorbed. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat for the remaining 3 cups/720ml of stock, adding 1 cup/240ml at a time. When you still see liquid pooling here and there in the pan, remove from the heat and stir in the blanched vegetables and the Parmesan. Quickly stir in the pesto and serve.
- Store risotto, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Do Ahead
- To prepare the risotto ahead of time, cook the vegetables and the rice up until you add the wine and 1 cup/240ml of stock. Once the rice has absorbed the liquid, spread the rice and onion mixture on a baking sheet to hold until you're ready to finish cooking. Just before dinner, return the rice to the pot and resume cooking until done.
MUSHROOM RISOTTO WITH PEAS
If you are ever at a loss for what to make for an impromptu dinner party, especially if there will be vegetarians at the table, consider this luxurious mushroom risotto. I added peas because I wanted to introduce some color, and also because the sweetness of the peas fits right in with the flavors of this dish. But this satisfying, elegant dish is fine without peas, too. You'll get a vibrant dash of green from the parsley added at the end of cooking.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring stock or broth to a simmer in a saucepan, with a ladle nearby. Make sure stock is well seasoned, and keep it simmering on the stove.
- Heat oil in a wide, heavy nonstick skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add onions or shallots and cook gently until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Turn up heat and add mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until they begin to sweat, about 3 minutes, then add garlic and thyme or sage. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper and continue to cook over medium heat until they are soft. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add rice and stir until grains begin to crackle. Add wine and cook, stirring, until wine is no longer visible in pan. Stir in enough simmering stock to just cover the rice. The stock should bubble slowly. Cook, stirring often and vigorously, until stock is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of stock and continue cooking, not too fast and not too slowly, stirring often and adding more stock when rice is almost dry, for 15 minutes.
- Add peas, if using, and continue adding stock and stirring for another 10 minutes. Rice should be tender all the way through but still al dente. Taste now and adjust seasoning.
- Add another ladleful or two of stock to rice. Stir in parsley and Parmesan, and remove from heat. Season with black pepper and serve right away in wide soup bowls or on plates.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 316, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 961 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
SPRING ORZO RISOTTO
I thought I had Arborio rice but I obviously did not. Orzo pasta makes a delightful risotto with help from spring veggies like asparagus and peas. For service, garnish with some freshly grated Grana Padano cheese and chopped parsley.
Provided by Jonathan Charbz
Categories Risotto
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pour vegetarian chicken broth and vegetable broth into a medium saucepan over over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cover until needed.
- Melt butter and oil together in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion, pepper flakes, and a pinch of sea salt and pepper. Cook and stir for about 4 minutes before adding the zucchini and another pinch of sea salt. Stir and continue to cook for about 3 minutes. Next, stir in the dry orzo pasta and continue to cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
- Pour in wine, stirring as it bubbles until the rapid bubbling stops. Pour in hot broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and add cheese rind and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Cook and stir until a good portion of the liquid has been soaked up by the orzo, about 10 minutes. Stir in asparagus and frozen peas and continue to simmer until nearly all of the liquid is gone and orzo is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in Grana Padano cheese, parsley, lemon zest and juice, and desired amount of cracked pepper. Remove and discard cheese rind. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 504.5 mg, Sugar 7 g
MARTHA STEWART'S SPRING RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND ZUCCHINI
Rich and creamy, risotto is Italian-style comfort food. If you like, you can leave out the wine and replace it with an equal amount of broth. Because of the high starch content, imported Arborio rice makes the creamiest risotto. If your market doesn't have it, substitute medium or long grain white rice.
Provided by Bren in LR
Categories European
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat broth and 2 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan over low heat; keep warm. Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbs butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Add zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often until zucchini is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer zucchini to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion; cook until soft, 5 minutes. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Raise heat to medium.
- Add rice; cook, stirring, until translucent around edges, about 3 minutes. Add wine; cook until absorbed, about 2 minutes.
- Cook, adding 1 cup hot broth at a time (stir until almost all liquid is absorbed before adding more), until rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes total.
- Add zucchini and peas; cook until peas are bright green, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in remaining tablespoon butter and Parmesan. Serve, topped with more cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 249.7, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 11.2
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Add the peas and zucchini towards the end of cooking so that they retain their鮮豔色彩 and crisp texture.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth for the risotto. This will add depth of flavor to the dish.
- Stir the risotto frequently while it is cooking. This will help to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan and will also help to create a creamy texture.
- Season the risotto to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the risotto immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
This spring risotto with peas and zucchini is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. The risotto is creamy and flavorful, and the peas and zucchini add a pop of color and freshness. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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