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rice and green beans

rice and green beans

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A creamy risotto made with green peas and Vialone rice, perfect for risotto. A complete and balanced dish.

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Recipe from Stemby, Tinovaccari, FranzJosef1 and 1 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Risotto with peas and chickpeas is a specialty of Venetian and island cuisine. It is a very creamy risotto, made with green peas and onions. It provides carbohydrates, plant-based protein, and fiber. Consuming rice and legumes together provides the nine essential amino acids the body needs.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$5.54 $1.39 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.87
  • $0.56
  • $0.08
  • $2.78
  • $0.37
  • $0.48
  • $0.36
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Prepare some water or hot broth nearby, so that you can easily add it if needed, without interrupting the cooking process.
  2. Add the finely chopped white onion to a pan with two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and sauté for a few minutes.
  3. Then, the peas are added and cooked over medium heat, uncovered.
  4. Mash the cooked green beans in a pot, so that at least a third of them are mashed. ≈ 4 min
  5. Then, the rice is added and cooked quickly. ≈ 3 min
  6. Once the rice is cooked, add the hot broth, in sufficient quantity to cover it, along with a generous pinch of sea salt.
  7. The mixture is stirred and left to cook over low heat, but with careful attention to ensure that it doesn’t boil over.
  8. Every two minutes, the mixture is stirred, the liquid level is checked, and hot water is added. ≈ 3 min
  9. The final result (rice cooked according to the instructions on the packaging) should have a creamier texture than traditional risotto. ≈ 3 min
  10. Indeed, rice and green beans should be eaten as a soup. ≈ 3 min
  11. Finally, we add the butter and grated cheese, adjust the seasoning with salt, mix everything together, and cover the dish for a few minutes to allow the ingredients to combine. ≈ 4 min
  12. The mixture is stirred and served in shallow dishes, sprinkled with black or white pepper, with a spoonful of extra virgin olive oil in the center of each dish. ≈ 2 min

The bill

rice and green beans

  • 300 g of Vialone rice, ideal for making risotto$0.87
  • 300 g of fresh green peas$0.56
  • Half a medium-sized white onion$0.08
  • 1 cup of meat or vegetable broth (excluding poultry) The most suitable broth is a vegetable broth made with carrots, celery, and onions, and the skins of “peas” – never use powdered broth!$2.78
  • 40 g of butter$0.37
  • 40 g of grated Parmesan cheese$0.48
  • extra virgin olive oil$0.36
  • salt and pepper$0.04

Total$5.54

that's $1.39 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 300 g of Vialone rice, ideal for making risotto
  • 300 g of fresh green peas
  • Half a medium-sized white onion
  • 1 cup of meat or vegetable broth (excluding poultry) The most suitable broth is a vegetable broth made with carrots, celery, and onions, and the skins of “peas” – never use powdered broth!
  • 40 g of butter
  • 40 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper

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