Spring Risotto with Peas and Zucchini
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 to 2 large zucchini (1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- Heat the broth and 2 1/2 cups water in a saucepan over low heat; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the zucchini; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer the zucchini to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add the onion; cook until soft, 5 minutes.
- Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Raise the heat to medium.
- Add the rice; cook, stirring, until translucent around the edges, about 3 minutes.
- Add the wine; cook until absorbed, about 2 minutes.
- Cook the rice, adding 1 cup hot broth at a time (stir until almost all the liquid is absorbed before adding more), until tender, 25 to 30 minutes total.
- Add the zucchini and peas; cook until the peas are bright green, 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Stir in the remaining tablespoon butter and the Parmesan.
- Serve, topped with more cheese.
chicken broth, butter, zucchini, salt, onion, arborio rice, white wine, frozen peas, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spring-risotto-with-peas-and-zucchini-383196 (may not work)