5 from 3 votes
Asparagus Risotto
Enjoy a vibrant vegetarian dinner that satisfies your cheesiest cravings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
335 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced, small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lemon zest optional for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add Arborio rice to the skillet, stirring to coat with oil and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in white wine, stirring until mostly absorbed.
- Gradually add simmering broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each addition is absorbed before adding the next.
- With the last addition of broth, add the asparagus pieces. Continue to cook until the rice is al dente and creamy.
- Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon zest if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
1164mg
(49%)
Potassium
358mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1467IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1164mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1467IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.