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Leek and pea risotto


Leek and pea risotto

A light and healthy dish, without butter or cream but with guaranteed creaminess. Here is the leek and pea risotto for your family dinners.

Leek and pea risotto is a simple and tasty first course, perfect for any season. The delicacy of the leek , sweet and slightly aromatic, pairs perfectly with the freshness of the peas , creating a balance of flavors that conquers at the first taste.

Ideal for both a family lunch and a refined dinner, this risotto is also an excellent choice for those who are looking for a vegetarian alternative . Let's see how to prepare it in a basic version and in a slightly spicier one with curry.

Leeks and peas
Leeks and peas

Ingredients

For the leek and pea risotto

  • Carnaroli rice – 320 g
  • Leeks – 2
  • Frozen fine peas – 200 g
  • Vegetable broth – 1.5 l
  • Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Butter – 50 g
  • Grated parmesan – 80 g
  • Salt to taste –

Preparation

How to prepare the leek and pea risotto recipe

1

Heat the vegetable broth and once it comes to the boil, add the peas and cook them for 5 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and keep them aside.

2

Thinly slice the leeks , after having removed the ends and the outermost layer, and brown them in a pan or pot with a non-stick bottom in a drizzle of oil . Add the rice and toast it for a minute, then add the peas and gradually some hot broth to cook. It will take 16-18 minutes. Season with salt.

3

When the risotto is ready, turn off the heat and stir in plenty of grated parmesan and a knob of butter . Serve hot.

If you love spices we recommend adding 1 generous teaspoon of curry (or turmeric for a more delicate flavour) directly to the leeks while they are stewing in the pan. You will get a truly delicious risotto with oriental flavours. On the contrary, lovers of local cuisine can add 1 sachet of saffron dissolved in a little broth.

Conservation

As always, we recommend you enjoy the freshly made risotto. The leftover one will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator and can be reheated either in a pan or in the microwave.

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