HAM & ENGLISH PEA RISOTTO

By BobD

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup arborio rice
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups ham chunks
• 3/4 cup fresh English peas, or frozen if you want to make it quick and don't have a 4 year-old needing to improve his/her fine motor skills
• 3 1/2-4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder (optional)
• 1/2 cup parmesan or pecorino romano cheese
• salt & pepper, to taste

Details

Servings 3
Adapted from microsites.boschappliances.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ham pieces stirring occasionally 4-5 minutes until ham starts to texture and brown and is heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a small saucepan, bring to boil 1/3 cup water, add peas, cover and cook 4 minutes; drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter and arborio rice, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes until rice begins to turn translucent. If desired, add onion or garlic powder.

Add one cup of the chicken broth, stirring until almost completely absorbed. Repeat the previous step adding one cup of broth at a time. I only needed 3 1/2 cups of broth, but if your rice seems like it needs more, add the additional half cup.

Once rice is tender, mix the ham, peas and cheese together. If desired, top with additional cheese, salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.