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Step 1
Reserve 1/2 cup of peas to cook for 5 minutes as garnish, right before serving.
Step 2
Add 1 1/2 peas to a pot of salted boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove peas and shock in cold water with ice to stop the cooking and keep bright green. Pat the Peas dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Add Peas, a few handfuls of fresh spinach to blender. Measure in oil, salt & pepper, and blend, adding broth if too thick.
Step 4
Sauté shallots & garlic in 4 tablespoons butter in a large pan over medium heat. Grind 6 or 7 grinds of fresh black pepper over mixture.
Step 5
Stir in the arborio rice, stirring to toast the rice. This will take a few minutes.
Step 6
Add wine, and scrape pan. Slowly add in warmed broth one cup at a time, stirring as needed
Step 7
Continue to stir in broth until a creamy consistency, about 25 minutes.
Step 8
Stir in 4 tablespoons butter, till melted. Add parmesan cheese, stirring to incorporate.
Step 9
Stir in pea puree, and taste for seasoning
Step 10
Cook reserved peas for 5 minutes for garnish
Step 11
Stir in half and half. Keep at low heat.
Step 12
Serve risotto in a bowl or on a plate, add cooked peas over the top.