Vegan Lemon and Asparagus Risotto

Name: Vegan Lemon and Asparagus Risotto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart of vegetable broth; 6 asparagus spears – snap off the ends; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1 cup of Arborio rice; 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh tarragon; Ground sea salt to taste

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4 servings
Calories
239 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Vegan Lemon and Asparagus Risotto

Demi Foster

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A fresh, bright, delicious spring risotto made with real lemon and fresh asparagus.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 quart of vegetable broth
6 asparagus spears – snap off the ends
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 cup of Arborio rice
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh tarragon
Ground sea salt to taste.

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Instructions

Put a few inches of water in a stock pot and bring to a boil. Add the whole asparagus and cover. Cook for two minutes then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Let sit for one minute then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with ground sea salt. Cut the tips off and use a vegetable peeler to shave the stems into ribbons.
Heat the vegetable broth in a medium sauce pan until it’s warm.
In a risotto pan or a large deep pan heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. The rice should look uniformly shiny. Lower the heat to low and add one ladle (⅓ cup) of broth and stir until the broth is mostly absorbed, then add another ladle of broth. Repeat this until all of the broth has been absorbed. Stir continuously so the rice doesn’t scorch.
Add the lemon juice, tarragon, and salt and stir to combine. Add the asparagus tips ( put some aside for garnish if you want) and stir to combine.
Plate the risotto and garnish with the asparagus ribbon.

Notes

Add more broth to the risotto and cook longer if the rice isn't cooked through.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.
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Serving 1cup Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 950mg (40%) Potassium 200mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 833IU (17%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1cup
Calories	239kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	950mg	40%
Potassium	200mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	833IU	17%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	48mg	5%
Iron	4mg	22%