Vegan Asparagus, Pea, and Pesto Rightrice Risotto
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 head of asparagus, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups fresh peas
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh lemon juice (about 1 tbsp)
- 1 package RightRice Creamy Parmesan Style risotto
- 1/4 cup store-bought or homemade vegan pesto
Preparation
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
In a separate pan, sauté the chopped asparagus and fresh peas in 1-2 tbsp of olive oil. Season with salt to taste.
Once the asparagus and peas are tender, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (approximately 1 tbsp).
Add the RightRice Creamy Parmesan Style risotto to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the risotto from heat, cover, and let it sit for another 7 minutes.
After the resting time, stir in 1/4 cup of store-bought or homemade vegan pesto, along with the sautéed asparagus and peas.
Serve the vegan asparagus, pea, and pesto risotto immediately and enjoy!