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Saffron Risotto with Peas
Photo: Giorgio Minguzzi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
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Saffron Risotto with Peas

Rich and creamy risotto infused with saffron and tender peas creates a luxurious dish perfect for special occasions. This dish will delight your guests and impress even the most refined palates.

Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 500 calories per serving · spanish cuisine.

40
min total
4
servings
500
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 1 cuparborio rice
  • 4 cupsvegetable broth
  • 1 cuponion
  • 2 clovesgarlic
  • 1 pinchsaffron
  • 1 cuppeas
  • 1 cupparmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • to tastesalt
  • to tastepepper

Instructions

  1. 01

    In a saucepan, heat broth and keep warm on low heat.

  2. 02

    In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion until translucent.

  3. 03

    Add garlic and rice, stirring to coat. Cook for 2 minutes.

  4. 04

    Gradually add broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly, until rice absorbs the liquid.

  5. 05

    After 20 minutes, add saffron and peas. Stir in parmesan cheese before serving.

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