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fava beans fresh green peas extra-virgin olive oil shallots carrot carnaroli saffron threads white wine thin cheese parsley salt freshly ground black pepper
Viewed: 33 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 2 cups shelled fava beans (about 1 1/2 pounds unshelled)
- 1/2 cup fresh green peas
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup uncooked Carnaroli or Arborio rice or other medium-grain rice
- 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 8 ounces thin asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Cook beans in boiling water 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Remove tough outer skins from beans; discard skins. Cook peas in boiling water 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
- Bring Homemade Chicken Stock to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots and carrot to pan; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice and saffron; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 30 seconds or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup stock; cook 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of stock is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes total). Stir in fava beans, peas, and asparagus with last addition of stock. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
