Green Summer Risotto
Green Summer Risotto is a gluten free main course. One serving contains 343 calories, 14g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up peas, baby spinach, scallions, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add sliced scallions, diced celery, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook until tender.
Add rice, and stir for 2 minutes or until opaque. Season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Add vermouth, and cook for 2 minutes or until absorbed.
Add 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently. Stir in spinach, chopped, and fresh peas; cook. Over next 10 minutes, gradually add 2 more cups broth until rice is creamy and tender. Stir in mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese; add sliced prosciutto.