Quick Risotto Primavera

Directions

1. Place the butter into a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the celery, shallots , garlic, and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice, cook for an additional 2 minutes, stiffing frequently, and then slowly stir in the broth and the water.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the rice mixture for 25 minutes.
3. Add the peas, zucchini, and lemon peel to the pan, stir to combine and then cover the pan and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.