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Perfect Creamy Rizi Bizi with Young Peas, Fresh Mint and Lemon Zest
Rizi bizi is a classic rice and pea dish, which we've elevated with fresh mint and a hint of lemon for a superb touch of freshness. This recipe guarantees a perfectly creamy texture and a high fiber content.
Prep time13 min
Cook time20 min
Total time33 min
Servings2
Recipe
Per servingTotal
Calories:611 kcal1222 kcal
Protein:17.3 g34.5 g
Carbohydrates:91.1 g182.1 g
Fiber:7.5 g15 g
Water:510.2 ml1020.3 ml
Fat:16.6 g33.1 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:10 g20 g
Saturated fat:6.7 g13.3 g
Cholesterol:24.8 mg49.5 mg
Sodium:1352.3 mg2704.5 mg
Potassium:343.9 mg687.7 mg
Calcium:147.1 mg294.2 mg
Iron:2.8 mg5.6 mg
Magnesium:47 mg93.9 mg
Zinc:1.7 mg3.3 mg
Phosphorus:211.2 mg422.3 mg
Vitamin C:18.7 mg37.3 mg
Vitamin A:284.1 µg568.1 µg
Vitamin D:0.1 µg0.1 µg
Vitamin B12:0.2 µg0.3 µg
Instructions
- 1Quickly blanch a third of the peas (100 g) in a ladleful of stock and blend them into a smooth puree together with half of the mint leaves. This will give the risotto a vivid green color and creamy texture.
- 2In a pan with olive oil, sauté the finely chopped shallot until translucent. Add the rice and toast it for 1–2 minutes, until the edges of the grains become translucent.
- 3Pour in the white wine and stir until the liquid has completely evaporated.
- 4Begin gradually adding the hot stock. After 5 minutes of cooking, add the remaining whole peas (200 g) to the pan. Stir the rice slowly the whole time.
- 5When the rice is almost cooked (about 15 minutes), stir the prepared pea puree into the pan. This will immediately color and bind the risotto.
- 6Remove from the heat for the final "mantecatura". Add cold butter, grated Parmesan, the remaining finely chopped mint, and lemon zest. Cover and let rest for 2 minutes.
- 7Before serving, check the consistency – the risotto should be "all'onda" (wavy), meaning not too dry. If needed, add another spoonful of stock. Serve with freshly ground pepper.
Nutritional benefits
Thanks to the high proportion of peas, this dish provides an excellent source of plant-based fiber and vitamin C, supporting healthy digestion and immune system function.
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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.