A risotto for early summer

A risotto for early summer

Deliciously creamy risotto without being too rich

Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Serves 1

Preparation and cooking times

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Simmer the stock for 10 minutes with the asparagus trimmings and pea pods; these will intensify the flavour. Strain into a jug.
  2. While the stock is simmering, heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wide, shallow pan. Tip in the onion and fry gently for 5-6 minutes, stirring, until it is soft but not coloured. Add the rice and continue to stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the grains become see-through at the edges and begin to make 'clicking' noises.
  3. Add the wine (it should bubble and evaporate), then 50ml/2fl oz of the stock. Stir well and simmer gently until all the liquid has been absorbed. Now pour in another 50ml/2fl oz stock and stir again. Continue adding the stock and stirring. After about 7 minutes, when half the stock has been added, swirl in the asparagus and peas. Carry on adding stock in small amounts until it has been absorbed; this will take about 10 more minutes. Now the risotto should be a little wet and sloppy and the rice tender with a nutty bite.
  4. Turn off the heat, then gently stir in the grated Parmesan, taste and season. You may need only a little black pepper as the Parmesan and stock are both salty. Spoon the risotto on to a plate, top with the rocket, drizzle with the remaining olive oil and scatter with Parmesan shavings. Pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy your meal.

Per serving

674 kcalories, protein 21.0g, carbohydrate 83.0g, fat 28.0 g, saturated fat 6.0g, fibre 8.0g, salt 1.78 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2002.

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  • 16 May 2008

    Paula rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Gorgeous, easily doubled for two. I used frozen peas and will definitely make this again.

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  • 10 June 2008

    delsh21 commented on this recipe

    Nice but I think the vegetables should be added to the risotto later as mine were a bit mushy by the time I had finished adding all the stock. I also used frozen peas.

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  • 25 July 2008

    paul davies commented on this recipe

    excellent and easy will make this again nice with french beans too

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  • 03 August 2008

    Emma commented on this recipe

    Does anyone know where to get risotto rice as my local supermarket does not have it!

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  • 04 August 2008

    Biscuitboy commented on this recipe

    Chanced on this on my way to paella. Can anyone suggest a good alternative to asparagus as this is now out of season.

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  • 04 August 2008

    Ruth Joseph author commented on this recipe

    I've made a similar rissoto with all the produce from the garden and it looks very pretty with chopped home grown yellow courgettes lovely recipe

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  • 27 August 2008

    Green Tea rated this recipe

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  • 09 October 2008

    weeble cooks rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    A definite hit! My daughter said she would have paid for it in a restaurant. I added veg later than the recipe states. I used fresh asparagus and a mix of frozen green beans and peas.

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  • 17 April 2009

    Lindsey commented on this recipe

    Obsolutely delicious!! Tastes really creamy, but doesn't contain any cream.

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  • 05 May 2009

    Katharine rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Did this without the rocket, and it was delicious! Quite time consuming for a week night meal, but a very relaxing way to forget about the office!

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  • 21 May 2009

    TimandDebs rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Took previous advice and added asparagus and peas later. Also added a few strips of smoked salmon at the end. Tasty recipe, would definitely make again.

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  • 27 May 2009

    White Jeans commented on this recipe

    This is a really awesome recipe - perfect for this time of year when asparagus is in season. I followed the recipe pretty much exactly and it came out fine, not too time-consuming. Rounded it off with strawberries and cream afterwards. Nom!

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  • 27 May 2009

    White Jeans rated this recipe

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  • 22 June 2009

    amyd rated and commented on this recipe

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    What a lovely recipe - I tried it last night and loved it! I also used frozen peas and doubled the ingredients for two. Would recommend!

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  • 24 July 2009

    belgianbun commented on this recipe

    674 calories per portion of this? Surely not?!!! Please tell me that is wrong!

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  • 29 August 2009

    littleplum commented on this recipe

    Can anyone tell me where to buy rissotto rice - no luck in Tesco or M&S

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  • 29 December 2009

    karimi rated this recipe

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  • 06 January 2010

    hello food!!! rated this recipe

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  • 18 May 2010

    olivialw commented on this recipe

    I just thought I'd say to those people wondering where to find risotto rice that in my local tesco (for some unknown reason) the risotto rice is hidden away on the world and exotic foods aisle. I haven't made this yet so I can't rate it!

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  • 01 June 2010

    stephilou commented on this recipe

    Fab recipe! I got risotto rice from sainsbury's where the regular rice is! I cooked asparagus seperately with some chicken strips and kept warm until the rice was ready then added the veg. I also added runner beans. I cooked the onion in butter & olive oil untilsoft then added rice and continued with the recipe! Considering there is no cream it is deliciously creamy!! I have to quadrupal the amount for my lot! They didn't think they'd like it but soon vanished and I've had to make several times!!

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Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Serves 1

Preparation and cooking times

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 450ml vegetable stock , made wth half a stock cube
  • 4 asparagus spears , trimmed (trimmings kept) and each spear sliced into 4
  • 200-250g/8-9oz peas in the pod, about 85g/3oz podded (pods kept)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion , finely chopped
  • 85ml risotto rice
  • 3 tbsp white wine (keep the rest of the bottle chilling)
  • small handful of freshly grated Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
  • small handful of rocket and a few Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative) shavings, to serve
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Per serving

674 kcalories, protein 21.0g, carbohydrate 83.0g, fat 28.0 g, saturated fat 6.0g, fibre 8.0g, salt 1.78 g

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