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Asparagus Risotto Recipe with Lemon

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Clean asparagus by removing woody ends, and slice the asparagus stalks into 2-3" pieces. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute or until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the arborio rice and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is lightly toasted.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Once the rice reaches the texture you prefer stir in the parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  9. 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

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

% 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.