Mushroom and Pea Risotto

This creamy mushroom and pea risotto is a comforting dish that highlights the earthy flavors of mushrooms and the sweetness of peas. Perfectly cooked arborio rice absorbs the rich broth, creating a luscious texture that is both satisfying and elegant. Serve it as a main course or a side dish for a delightful meal!
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 30 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include parmesan cheese, salt, arborio rice, black pepper.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cups arborio rice
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 100 g peas
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 200 g mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook until they are tender and browned.
- Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors.
- Pour in the white wine and stir until it is mostly absorbed by the rice.
- Gradually add the vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until the liquid is absorbed before adding more.
- After about 20 minutes, when the rice is creamy and al dente, stir in the peas, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 12 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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