Creamy comfort food with a hint of spring flavor! This dish pairs especially well with chicken.
serves 8 ( 1/2 c. = 5 points +)
- 1 c. frozen peas
- 4 c. fat-free chicken broth
- 2 T. olive oil
- 1/2 c. chopped onion
- 1/4 c. chopped green onion
- 1 c. uncooked Arborio rice
- 3 T. white wine
- 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 T. chopped, fresh tarragon
- 1 T. butter
Place broth in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Keep warm over low heat. Boil peas or microwave for 2 minutes. Ser aside.
Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and green onions. Cook until tender. Add rice; cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Add wine; cook until liquid is nearly absorbed. Stir in 1 c. broth; cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next. Stir in peas; heat through. Stir in cheese, rind, juice, salt and pepper. Remove from heat; stiri in tarragon and butter.
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