Sharing this delicious recipe with you today a, Snowdonia Cheese Company Asparagus, Pea and Mint Risotto, sent in to us by The Snowdonia Cheese Company.
The Snowdonia Cheese Company was established in 2001, you’ll find them nestled within beautiful North Wales amidst the fresh sea air and flowing water. With the aim of creating a new and premium product – a luxury range of cheeses. We nurture cheese brought down from the valley, and with the finest ingredients and care, we produce our range of delicious award-winning truckles.
That’s a little about us, if you’d like to find out more simply click Here – and now for that recipe:
Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 20 -25 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
300 g (1½ cups) risotto rice
250 ml (1 cup) dry white wine
700 ml (2½ cups) hot vegetable stock
250 g (2 cups) asparagus, slice the stalks, keep the tips whole
250 g (2 cups) fresh or frozen peas
100 g (¾ cup) plus extra for topping, Snowdonia Cheese Company Black Bomber, grated
1 bunch fresh mint, finely chopped
½ lemon, zest and juice
Method
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan, add the onion and garlic, cook gently until softened but not coloured. Add the rice and stir, cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the wine allowing it to evaporate, stir.
- Add the hot stock a ladle at a time allowing it to be absorbed before adding more, while continuing to stir, it should take about 20-25 mins to cook. The rice should be soft and creamy with a loose texture, add a little more stock or water if necessary.
- While the risotto is cooking blanch the asparagus and peas in boiling water for 2 mins, drain and cover.
- Stir in the Black bomber cheese, half of the chopped mint, lemon zest and juice, and the asparagus and pea mix. Make sure it’s piping hot and the right consistency, season to taste.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of cheese and the remaining mint.
- Accompany with a crisp green salad.
- Crispy bacon or griddled chicken pieces make a perfect addition for non vegetarians.
We’d love to hear your comments… Enjoy!
