Risotto with Asparagus and Peas
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 large leek or one medium-sized yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 12 cup dry white wine or vermouth
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, tips set aside
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, optional
- Heat oil in pressure cooker over medium heat.
- Add leek and saute 3 minutes.
- Stir in rice.
- Add wine, and cook 1 minute over high heat, or until wine evaporates, stirring constantly.
- Stir in broth and salt.
- Lock lid in place.
- Bring cooker to high pressure over high heat.
- Reduce heat, and cook 4 minutes at high pressure.
- Remove from heat, and place cooker in sink under cold running water 2 to 3 minutes to reduce pressure.
- Remove lid, tilting cooker away from you to let steam escape.
- Return pressure cooker to stove.
- Add asparagus pieces, and continue to cook risotto over medium-high heat, 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Fold in asparagus tips and peas, and cook 1 minute more, or until risotto is creamy.
- Stir in Parmesan and vinegar.
- Ladle risotto into large shallow bowls; garnish with parsley, if desired.
olive oil, yellow onion, arborio rice, white wine, lowsodium, salt, frozen peas, parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, fresh parsley
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/risotto-with-asparagus-and-peas/ (may not work)