Healthier Risotto

Directions

1. 1
   Combine water and vegetable stock.
2. 2
   Heat to boiling and then reduce to a simmer.
3. 3
   Melt butter in a large frying pan over Medium heat.
4. 4
   Add chopped onion and peas and stir until both soften, about 2-3 minutes.
5. 5
   Add rice to the pan.
6. 6
   Stir vigorously to coat rice in remaining butter, about 2-3 minutes.
7. 7
   Add white wine and stir until the rice absorbs all the wine.
8. 8
   Increase stovetop heat to Medium-High.
9. 9
   Add 1 cup of the simmering water/vegetable stock mix and stir until the stock has been absorbed.
10. 10
    Keep repeating this process, one cup at a time, until the rice has enlarged and absorbed all 5 cups of stock.
11. 11
    Add half and half and parmesan cheese and stir until the rice mix reaches a creamy consistency.
12. 12
    Add salt, pepper, and parsley to taste, and serve hot.