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No-Stir Pesto and Pea Risotto

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  • Servings:

    Serves 2 to 4 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    5 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    25 minutes

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup arborio rice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pesto
2 Tbsp. cream cheese
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Chopped fresh parsley or chives, for serving
No-Stir Pesto and Pea Risotto

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium until shimmering. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add broth and bring to a boil over medium-high. Stir in rice, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer until broth is absorbed and rice is tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Stir in Parmesan, pesto, and cream cheese until well combined and creamy, then gently fold in peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then divide among bowls and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, March-April 2022

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 2 to 4
Base Nutrients
Calories 360 kcal (18%)
Calories from Fat 135 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 15 g (23%)
Saturated Fat 4 g (20%)
Cholesterol 10 mg (3%)
Sodium 520 mg (22%)
Total Carbohydrates 46 g (15%)
Dietary Fiber 4 g (16%)
Protein 11 g (18%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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