Asparagus Risotto Recipe with Lemon
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Asparagus Risotto Recipe with Lemon
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 onion medium size diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups broth chicken or vegetable
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese more for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 lemon fresh squeezed
- chopped parsley garnish
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Instructions
- Clean asparagus by removing woody ends, and slice the asparagus stalks into 2-3" pieces. Set aside.
- Add water to a large stock pot and bring to a boil. When the water reaches a boil add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove the asparagus and plunge stalks into an ice bath. Drain and set aside.
- Place the oil and butter in a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute or until fragrant.
- Stir in the arborio rice and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is lightly toasted.
- Add the wine and turn to a simmer. Constantly stir the risotto as is simmers. Continue to stir until the wine is absorbed into the rice.
- Continue this stirring method with the rest of the chicken or vegetable broth, pouring in ¼to ½ cup increments. It should take about 20-25 minutes for the rice to absorb all the liquid. Stir in the asparagus with the last 1/2 cup of broth.
- Once the rice reaches the texture you prefer stir in the parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Squeeze half of a lemon over the rice. Garnish chopped parsley (optional).
Notes
- Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc or Pinot Grigio. If you don't want to use wine in this dish, use the broth in its place.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
1063mg
(44%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1063mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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