Cooking at Joe's Culinary Salon

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add arborio rice and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Add fresh peas and season with salt and black pepper.

Cook until rice is al dente, about 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and grated parmesan cheese.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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