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Easy Pea and Bacon Risotto

Easy Pea and Bacon Risotto

This Easy Pea and Bacon Risotto is a creamy, flavorful dish that’s ready in 30 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 1 cup fresh peas or frozen
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups warm chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • large pan

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy.
  2. Stir in onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add Arborio rice, stirring frequently for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
  4. Gradually add warm chicken broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed (about 18-20 minutes total) until rice is al dente.
  5. Mix in fresh peas and grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Stir in butter before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 14gFat: 18g

Notes

Let the finished dish rest for optimal texture and flavor development before serving.

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