Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 cup finely chopped onion (more if desired)
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
  • 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, stems and pieces
  • 1 cup unwashed risotto rice
  • 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (fresh is better but use what you have.)

Method

  • In skillet, over medium high heat, stir fry onions and peas for 1 minute in oil.
  • Add rice and stir fry another minute.
  • Stir in a generous ladle full of broth, turn heat to medium.
  • Keep stirring until broth absorbed.
  • Add another ladle full, continuing until all broth is used up and 22 minutes have passed.
  • By this time it should be just done.
  • Cook an additional minute to absorb all the liquid.
  • Add cheese and butter.
  • Stir until both disappear into the rice.
  • Sprinkle parsley over top and stir.
  • Turn off heat and let rest for 1 to 2 minutes, then serve.