Fresh Pea and Mint Risotto with Lemon Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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A vibrant, creamy risotto made with young peas, fresh mint, and lemon, perfect for celebrating spring's first harvest. This Italian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, Fresh peas, Fresh mint for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1 1/2 cups Fresh peas
3 tbsp Fresh mint
1 Lemon
4 cups Vegetable broth
1/2 cup White wine
1/2 cup Onion
2 cloves Garlic
3 tbsp Butter
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Finely chop 1/2 cup onion and mince 2 garlic cloves. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat, add onion, and cook until translucent (5 minutes). Add 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes until grains are slightly translucent.
Step 2: Deglaze with 1/2 cup white wine, stirring constantly until absorbed (3-4 minutes). Add 4 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add 1 1/2 cups fresh peas and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tablespoons finely chopped mint and the zest of 1 lemon. Remove from heat, then stir in 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until creamy. Cook for 2 more minutes to meld flavors.
Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and extra lemon zest. Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint and lemon zest.