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 vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, Fresh peas, and Fresh mint for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.