Risotto with Green Peas
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped leeks or onions
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, dry vermouth, or dry sherry
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp. salt or to taste
- 10-oz. pkg. frozen small green peas (rinse away any ice crystals)
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more to pass at the table
- 2 tsp. good quality balsamic vinegar, plus more to taste (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Heat oil in pressure cooker over medium-high.
- When it begins to foam, add leeks and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Stir in rice and coat grains with oil.
- Add wine and cook over high heat, stirring, until it evaporates, about 1 minute.
- Add broth and salt.
- Lock lid in place.
- Over high heat bring to high pressure.
- Lower heat to maintain high pressure and cook 5 minutes.
- Quick-release pressure.
- Remove lid, tilting it away from you to allow any excess steam to escape.
- Boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until rice is tender but still chewy, and risotto becomes creamy and thick, 5 to 6 minutes.
- During the final minute, stir in the peas and Parmesan.
- Add balsamic vinegar, if desired, to bring up flavors.
- Let sit 5 minutes to absorb excess liquid.
- Spoon risotto into large shallow bowls and sprinkle with a few twists of black pepper.
- Pass extra Parmesan at the table.
olive oil, leeks, rice, white wine, vegetable broth, salt, frozen small green peas, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/risotto-with-green-peas/ (may not work)