Creamy One-Pan Asparagus & Pea Risotto with Lemon & Herbs
Nothing says “spring has arrived” like the first tender asparagus from the farm. This creamy one-pan risotto brings the warm, rustic flavours of the field straight to your table — no fancy equipment needed. It’s my go-to when I want something comforting yet fresh.
Creamy One-Pan Asparagus & Pea Risotto with Lemon & Herbs
Course: One-Pot Meals, Spring Recipes, Easy Weeknight MealsCuisine: Italian-inspired farm-to-tableDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes25
minutesIngredients
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 cm pieces
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
300 g arborio rice
1 litre vegetable or chicken broth (hot)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Zest + juice of 1 lemon
50 g grated parmesan (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
Fresh dill and thyme, chopped
Salt & black pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat the broth in a small pot and keep it warm on low heat.
- In a large deep pan, heat the butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes until soft.
- Add the arborio rice and stir for 2 minutes until the grains look shiny.
- Pour in one ladle of hot broth. Stir gently until it’s almost absorbed. Repeat this process for 18–20 minutes until the rice is creamy but still has a little bite.
- In the last 5 minutes, stir in the asparagus and peas.
- Finish with lemon zest, lemon juice, parmesan, fresh herbs, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Notes
- Farm-to-Table Tip: Use the freshest asparagus you can find — it really makes the dish sing! If you have a garden or local market, even better.
→ I swear by this lemon zester — it makes the bright flavour pop in seconds. Grab the exact one I use here: Lemon Zester
→ For perfect stirring without scratching your pan, these silicone spoons are my favourite: Silicone Utensil Set
→ This risotto tastes even better served straight from my cast iron skillet — shop my go-to Lodge here: Cast Iron Skillet
Let me know in the comments if you try this risotto — I love hearing how your version turns out! Tag @thewarmfork on Instagram so I can see your beautiful plates. 🌿🍴
