4.0 from 12 votes
Lemony Asparagus Risotto
This creamy risotto is the perfect way to celebrate the spring asparagus season. Adapted from Epicurious' Lemon Risotto.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 518 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 c. vegetable broth
- 3 ½ tbsp. butter divided
- 1 ½ tbsp. olive oil divided
- 2 large shallots chopped
- 2 c. arborio rice
- ¼ c. dry white wine
- 1 lb. thin asparagus see note, tough ends removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
- zest and juice from 1 medium lemon
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan and then reduce heat to low.
- Add 1 ½ tablespoon of butter and oil to a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once butter has melted, add shallots and sauté until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in rice; heat for 1 minute. Add wine and stir until absorbed, about 30 seconds.
- Now it's time for the boring part! Add 1 ½ cups of broth; simmer until absorbed, continuing to stir frequently. Add remaining broth ½ cup at a time as each ½ cup of broth is absorbed. (So add a half cup, stir, wait for it to be absorbed, add another half cup, etc. This will take about 35 minutes.) Add asparagus pieces with the last ½ cup of broth.
- Once all broth has been absorbed, add remaining butter, cheese, parsley, lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper (you probably won't need any salt if your broth has salt in it).
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Notes
- If you can't find thin asparagus, steam it before adding it to the risotto.
Nutrition Information
Calories
518kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
1594mg
(66%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1813IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
508mg
(51%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 518
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 518kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1594mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1813IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 508mg | 51% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.