Easy Creamy Lemon Asparagus Risotto With Parmesan
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Easy Creamy Lemon Asparagus Risotto With Parmesan
Description
Easy Creamy Lemon Asparagus Risotto With Parmesan features Arborio rice cooked slowly in heated vegetable stock with shallots and garlic until creamy and tender. White wine and a bay leaf add depth, while fresh asparagus stems are incorporated near the end of cooking to maintain texture. Lemon zest and juice brighten the dish, and Parmesan cheese and cream finish it with richness and savory notes. Chopped parsley and chives add fresh herbal accents.
The result is a creamy, slightly tangy risotto with tender pieces of asparagus, balanced acidity, and delicate aromatic flavors from garlic, shallots, and herbs. Cooking low and slow while gradually adding stock develops the classic risotto texture—soft but with a slight bite to the rice.
For presentation, blanching asparagus tips to garnish adds a fresh contrast atop the plate. Serving with extra grated Parmesan and fresh ground pepper lets individuals customize seasoning levels.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium shallot finely diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 c arborio rice (or other short grain rice)
- ¼ c white wine dry
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 ½ c vegetable stock heated
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 2 c asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
- ¼ c parsley finely chopped
- ¼ c chive finely chopped
- ½ c Parmesan Cheese grated
- c heavy cream
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pan with high sides heat olive oil on medium low, add shallot and garlic and cook gently until translucent.
- Stir in rice, wine and bay leaf.
- Start adding in stock ½ c at a time stirring every few minutes and adding more stock as it becomes absorbed.
- After 20 minutes when the rice is nearly done, add in the lemon zest, juice, asparagus and herbs and stir gently.
- Add in parmesan and cream and cook, stirring gently 5 more minutes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with chives and more freshly grated parmesan cheese and pepper
Notes
- Blanch asparagus tips separately to use as a fresh, crisp garnish on the served risotto.
- Offer extra ground pepper and grated Parmesan at the table to add finishing seasoning to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1048mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1485IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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