Green Pea Risotto [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 1
• Time: 30 minutes

Green pea risotto gives the basic risotto recipe a boost of green nutrition and protein. This is a refreshing and tasty variation of risotto with green peas, ricotta cheese and mint. The creamy texture of green pea risotto will satisfy your taste bud and diet plan both at the same time. Try this extremely healthy and aromatic recipe that provides you complex carbs, lean protein and vegan nutrition - all in one pot.

Nutrition

• calories: 588
• protein: 20
• carbs: 106
• fat: 11
• saturated fat: 3.02
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.39
• monounsaturated fat: 4.57
• cholesterol: 15
• sodium: 482
• potassium: 761
• dietary fiber: 10.07
• sugars: 9.51
• vitamin a: 183
• vitamin c: 29
• calcium: 154
• iron: 4
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 86.42
• other fats: 2.02

Ingredients

• 1 cup Peas, green, frozen, unprepared
• 50 gram Rice, brown, long-grain, raw
• 1 serving 1 container CAMPBELL'S Low Sodium Soups, Chicken Broth
• 1 tbsp chopped Onions, raw
• 1 tbsp chopped Garlic
• 1 4-5 leaves Mint Leaves, green, raw
• 1 tsp Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 tbsp, ground Spices, pepper, black
• 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
• 1 oz Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk
• 1 wedge Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average

Instructions

• Wash and soak the rice in water for about 30 minutes before cooking.
• Take a deep heavy bottom sauce pan and heat oil over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
• Drain the rice and add to the pan, also add stock and cook while stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes or rice is cooked.
• Add wine, green peas, salt and pepper; give a nice stir to the rice and cook for another 2-3 minutes while stirring.
• Add cheese and mint and cook until cheese is melt.
• Garnish with tomato wedges and serve hot.