Mushroom, rocket & pea risotto

Got home late, hungry and need a quick and easy meal for two? This mushroom, rocket and pea risotto is ready in a flash and will you leave you content!

Serves: 2
Prep time: About 20 mins

What you need:

50g (2oz) LURPAK Slightly Salted Mini Block butter
1 onion, peeled and chopped
150g (5oz) mushrooms, sliced or quartered - depending on size
150g (5oz) Arborio risotto rice
600ml (1pt) vegetable stock
Black pepper
120g (4oz) frozen peas
Large handful rocket
Parmesan cheese shavings

What you do:

Take a large deep pan and melt ½ the butter
Add the onions and lightly cook
Add the mushrooms and rice and combine together
Pour in the stock, season and stir well
Simmer gently for about 15 - 20 mins until the rice is cooked and tender (you may need to add a splash more stock if the rice absorbs too quickly)
Add the peas and the remaining butter. Stir well and add a handful of rocket
Serve straight away scattered with Parmesan shavings

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