Spring Pea Risotto

A fresh spring dish featuring creamy rice and a homemade pea pod stock, topped with blanched seasonal vegetables.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 538.6 kcals 2154.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 55.4 grams 221.7 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Protein 14.6 grams 58.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
10
g
Butter
unsalted
40
g
Parmesan
freshly grated, vegetarian hard cheese
5
g
Butter
unsalted
20
g
Parmesan
shavings, vegetarian hard cheese
Fruits
0.25
piece
Lemon Juice
juice only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
350
ml
Water
iced
100
ml
White Wine
plus extra to finish
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Garlic
finely grated
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
refined
50
ml
Olive Oil
extra virgin
Vegetables
350
g
Pea Pods
shells only, reserved from shelling
100
g
Peas
fresh, shelled weight
0.5
piece
Onion
diced
120
g
Courgettes
cut into 2mm slices
140
g
Peas
fresh, shelled weight
15
g
Pea Shoots
blanched

Steps

  • Blanch the pea pod shells in simmering water for 1 minute then refresh in iced water.
  • Blend the shells and iced water until smooth and strain through a fine sieve.
  • Reserve 100ml of stock for the puree and 500ml for the risotto, adding water if needed.
  • Cook the peas in butter for 5 minutes, add 100ml stock, boil, and simmer for 4 minutes.
  • Blend the pea mixture until smooth and set aside to cool.
  • Fry the onion in olive oil for 2 minutes, then add garlic and rice and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add wine and 500ml stock, season, cover, and simmer very gently for 20 minutes.
  • Stir the rice quickly for 5 minutes after cooking to achieve a creamy consistency.
  • Incorporate 200ml of pea puree and grated Parmesan into the rice and season.
  • Boil 5g butter and 50ml water, then steam courgettes, peas, radishes, and spinach briefly.
  • Finish the risotto with lemon juice, olive oil, and optional wine to sharpen.
  • Serve topped with the vegetables, pea shoots, and Parmesan shavings.