Easy Spring Risi E Bisi Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
10 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 leeks, dark green tops removed, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Directions
  1. Add vegetable broth and 3 cups water to a large pot and warm over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add oil to a separate large pot and place over medium heat.
  3. Add leeks and saute for 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and rice and cook, stirring, to toast the rice, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add warmed broth and water mixture to the rice and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Add peas, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking, covered, for 10 more minutes.
  8. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley.
  9. Simmer and stir, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  10. Serve risi e bisi right away.