Pea, Mint and Lemon Risotto
A creamy, fresh green risotto with sweet peas, cool mint and a bright lemony finish.
- Time40 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.13 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 555kcal
- 73.6gcarbs
- 7.7gof which sugars
- 19.5gfat
- 10.2gsaturates
- 15.5gprotein
- 4.1gfibre
- 4.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Keep the stock hot in a pan on a low heat. Blitz half the peas with a ladle of the stock until nearly smooth and set aside.
1 min - 2
Melt the first butter with the oil in a wide, heavy pan. Cook the onion gently for 8 minutes until soft but not coloured, adding the garlic for the last minute.
8 min - 3
Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes until the grains look glossy. Pour in the wine and let it bubble away.
- 4
Add the stock a ladle at a time, stirring often and waiting until each is almost absorbed before adding the next. After about 16 minutes the rice should be tender with a little bite.
16 min - 5
Stir in the whole peas and the pea purée and cook for 3 minutes more.
3 min - 6
Off the heat, beat in the lemon zest and juice, most of the mint, the hard cheese and the cold butter. Cover and rest for 2 minutes.
- 7
Spoon into warm bowls and top with the rest of the mint and black pepper. The risotto should be loose and slowly spread out on the plate.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
