Risotto Con Piselli e Zucchini

That is pea and courgette risotto..... well a little tainted by some beetroot which I made as a starter but it is risotto none the less. Now, as you might be able to tell I love Italian food and particularly risotto. Italian food is so rich with vegetables that for an almost vegetarian like myself it is a must. Risotto rice just about goes with any vegetable or even fruit (see my entry on strawberry risotto) and always, always is satisfying. This is an excellent dish when you have that summer glut of courgettes and peas.

Basically follow the recipe for asparagus risotto but add the peas right at the end. If they are fresh and sweet they hardly need any cooking. Variations on this: you can add french beans or broad beans and maybe a touch of saffron.