Best Asparagus And Mushroom Risotto Recipes

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WILD MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups Arborio rice
5 ounces wild mushrooms, cooked and coarsely chopped, approximately 3/4 cup
7 ounces asparagus, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces, approximately 1 1/2 cups
2 ounces grated Parmesan, approximately 1/2 cup
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • In an electric kettle or medium saucepan with a lid, combine chicken broth and white wine and heat just to simmering. Keep warm.
  • In a large 3 to 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and sweat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the grains are translucent around the edges. Be careful not to allow the grains or the onions to brown.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add enough of the wine and chicken stock just to cover the top of the rice. Stir or move the pan often, until the liquid is completely absorbed into rice. Once absorbed, add another amount of liquid just to cover the rice and continue stirring or moving as before. There should be just enough liquid left to repeat 1 more time. It should take approximately 35 to 40 minutes for all of the liquid to be absorbed. After the last addition of liquid has been mostly absorbed, add the mushrooms and asparagus and stir until risotto is creamy and asparagus is heated through. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Taste and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • *Cook's Note: If fresh wild mushrooms are not available, reconstituted dried mushrooms can be used instead. Place 2 ounces of dried mushrooms into a bowl and cover with warm water. Allow to sit for about 30 minutes or until all the mushrooms are soft and pliable.

MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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This recipe for mushroom and asparagus risotto is courtesy of Martha's personal chef, Pierre Schaedelin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound assorted mushrooms, such as oyster and cremini, cleaned
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Remove stems from mushrooms; set aside. Cut mushrooms into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside two-thirds of the mushrooms and coarsely chop the remaining mushrooms; set aside. Place porcini mushrooms, mushroom stems, and 6 cups water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Let boil for 2 minutes; immediately remove from heat and let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another medium saucepan; discard solids. Place mushroom stock over low heat and keep covered until ready to use.
  • Cut 2 inches from the top of asparagus; set aside. Cut remaining portion of the asparagus crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil; prepare an ice-water bath. Place asparagus tips in boiling water and cook until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes; drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and set aside. Repeat process with 1/4-inch asparagus pieces.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add rice and stir to coat. Add wine and increase heat to medium-high; season with 2 teaspoons salt. Let cook, stirring, until liquid is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the warm mushroom stock and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Repeat this process 2 more times.
  • Add reserved coarsely chopped mushrooms and season with 1 teaspoon pepper. Continue adding mushroom stock, 1/2 cup at a time, and cook, stirring, until liquid has almost evaporated, about every 2 minutes, until rice is al dente, 20 to 30 minutes total.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add remaining two-thirds of the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus tips and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add 1/4-inch pieces of asparagus to risotto and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove risotto from heat and add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil to risotto, along with butter and cheese. Stir until butter has melted and mixture is well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide risotto evenly among 4 serving plates. Top with sauteed mushrooms and asparagus tips. Drizzle with olive and serve immediately.

MUSHROOM, ASPARAGUS AND PEA RISOTTO



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 to 8 cups chicken stock
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds mixed cremini and shiitake mushrooms, sliced
3 small shallots or 1 large shallot, finely diced
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup white wine
1 cup arugula leaves
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
5 fresh mint leaves, torn

Steps:

  • In a medium stockpot, add the chicken stock and heat until warm.
  • In a large stockpot set over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Saute the mushrooms, shallots and asparagus until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 more minute. Add the arborio rice and a pinch of salt. Saute for 2 minutes. Then add the wine and cook until the liquid is absorbed, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the stock 1 cup at a time and cook, stirring after each addition, until all of the liquid is absorbed. Season periodically with salt and pepper to taste. (This process takes about 30 minutes of cooking and constant stirring.)
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the arugula, peas, cream, Parmesan, butter and lemon juice. Top with the mint and serve.

GOLDEN MUSHROOM, PEA, AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO (VEGAN)



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Recipe from The Vegan Chef and placed here for safe keeping. . .have some nutritional yeast to use up and this sounds great!! Serves 4 as a main dish or 6 as a side dish. NOTE: After making this, I have to say it was WAY better on day 2 and 3 once the flavors all came together. I also would make the saffron, dill and peas optional. I used regular button mushrooms with great results. And I have to say that I made 1/2 with parmesan cheese and 1/2 with the nutritional yeast. . .the yeast batch was MUCH better. . .who would have guessed?!?!?!?!?

Provided by januarybride

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 1/2-4 cups vegetable stock
1 lb asparagus, tough ends removed
1 cup onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups cremini mushrooms, destemmed, cut in half lengthwise, and sliced (may sub button mushrooms)
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine (optional)
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread (optional)
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
1/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill (optional)
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, place the vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
  • Slice the asparagus spears diagonally into 1-inch pieces and place them in a fine mesh strainer. Place the strainer in the boiling vegetable stock and cook the asparagus in the stock for 2 minutes to blanch them.
  • Remove the strainer from the stock and set the asparagus aside. Reduce the heat of the stock to low.
  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion in the olive oil for 3 minutes to soften. Add the mushrooms and garlic and saute the mixture an additional 3 minutes.
  • Add the Arborio rice, stir well to coat it with the sauteed vegetable mixture, and cook an additional 2 minutes while stirring constantly or until rice turns opaque.
  • Add the white wine (or use some of the stock if omitting) and saffron threads, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cook the mixture while stirring occasionally until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the simmering vegetable stock and continue to cook, while stirring occasionally, until all of the stock has been absorbed.
  • Repeat the procedure of adding a 1/2 cup of simmering stock, stirring, and cooking until fully absorbed before adding additional stock, until all but a 1/2 cup of stock remains.
  • Add the blanched asparagus, along with the remaining ingredients, and stir well to combine. Cook the mixture an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring constantly, adding the remaining stock, as needed, so that the rice is tender and the risotto has a creamy consistency.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings, as desired.

SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM



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This dish has just enough flavor of garlic and lemon to keep it refreshing without being overpowering. The shrimp has a slightly sweet flavor to offset the tang of lemon and parmesan with the risotto. Amazing combination of flavors. A perfect dish served with a light green salad of your choice.

Provided by Darci Juris

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

SHRIMP
24 medium raw shrimp, deveined and peeled
1/4 c honey
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
4 clove garlic
1/2 c olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
dash(es) salt and pepper
skewers
RISOTTO
1 c mushrooms, chopped
1 c asparagus, chopped
1/2 c onion, chopped
3 clove garlic, roughly chopped
2-3 c arborio rice
1/2 c dry white wine
4 c vegetable broth
1 c parmesan cheese
1 large lemon, juice and zest
dash(es) salt and pepper
1/4 c parsley, chopped
olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. SHRIMP In a medium bowl or large ziplock bag, add the raw, peeled shrimp. Set aside.
  • 2. In a blender, add the honey, mustard, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and salt n' pepper. Blend until smooth and combined. Pour the marinade over the shrimp, and place in refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • 3. RISOTTO Warm the broth, and set aside....keep warm. In a large pot, over medium heat, saute the asparagus and mushrooms in a 1 tsp of olive oil, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
  • 4. In same pot, add another tsp of oil and saute the onions and garlic for about 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 5. Add the wine and cook until wine has evaporated fully. In portions, begin to add the broth slowly; approximately 1/4 cup at a time. Cook until absorbed completely, stirring constantly. Then add more broth, repeating process until all broth is used and absorbed. This takes approximately 20 minutes.
  • 6. Add the mushrooms, asparagus, parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice. Gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cover risotto and keep warm.
  • 7. Meanwhile, skewer the shrimp, and heat the grill to medium. Grill shrimp for approximately 2 minutes per side.
  • 8. Remove shrimp from skewer. Place risotto in a bowl, top with 4-6 shrimp, garnish with parsley, and serve. Enjoy!

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO



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Make and share this Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup oil (canola and vegetable Mazola oil blend)
1 cup diced onion
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups arborio rice
6 cups chicken broth
fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3 cm pieces
250 g small portabella mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
  • Increase heat to high, add white wine and cook until almost dry; about 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice and stir until completely coated with oil and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of chicken broth, stirring constantly until most of the liquid is absorbed by the rice.
  • Gradually stir in remaining broth 1 cup at a time; cooking and stirring until liquid is absorbed before adding the next cup.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add asparagus and sauté for 1 minute then stir in mushrooms. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mushrooms just begin to sweat.
  • Remove from heat and set aside until risotto is nearly finished cooking.
  • Risotto is ready after the last cup of broth has been stirred in and rice has thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in asparagus, mushrooms and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper; top with additional shaved parmesan, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 944.4, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 15.3

ARTICHOKE, ASPARAGUS, AND MUSHROOM QUINOA RISOTTO



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Categories     Side

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 T butter
4 T olive oil, divided
12 oz assorted wild mushrooms (such as chanterelles, stemmed shiitakes, oyster, and morels), thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups quinoa (about 13 oz), rinsed
1/2 cup white wine
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 8oz package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shaved Manchego cheese

Steps:

  • MELT BUTTER W/ 1 T OIL IN HEAVY LARGE SKILLET OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. ADD MUSHROOMS; SAUTE UNTIL BROWN AND TENDER. ADD GARLIC; SAUTE 2 MINUTES. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Heat remaining 3 T oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa; saute 2 minutes. Add wine; cook until liquid is almost absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add 3 1/2 cups broth; cook 10 minutes. Add asparagus and artichoke hearts; simmer until quinoa and veg are tender, stirring often and adding more broth by 1/4 cupfulls as needed, about 7 minutes. Add parmesan cheese and reserved mushrooms. Stir until cheese is melted and mushrooms are heated through, about 2 minutes. season to taste w/ salt & pepper. Divide risotto amoung bowls, garnish with shaved Manchego and serve.

THERMOMIX MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Make and share this Thermomix Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ex-Pat Mama

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

40 g parmesan cheese
15 g parsley
1 onion, small, quartered
40 g olive oil
200 g mushrooms
100 g asparagus, cut into bite sized pieces
350 g arborio rice
100 g vegetable stock
900 g boiling water
20 g butter

Steps:

  • Grate parmesan 15 seconds/speed 9. Tip out and set aside.
  • Chop parsley 3 seconds/speed 7. Tip out and set aside.
  • Chop onion 3 seconds/speed 5.
  • Add olive oil and mushrooms. Cook 4 minutes/100 degrees/reverse/speed 1.
  • Add rice and vegetable stock. Cook 3 minutes/100 degrees/reverse/speed 1.
  • Add boiling water, and salt to taste. Cook 13 minutes/100 degrees/reverse/ speed 1 with MC off.
  • Add chopped asparagus. cook 3 minutes/100 degrees/reverse/speed 1 with MC off.
  • Add butter, parmesan and parsley. Mix through with spatula and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.5, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 19.5, Sodium 195.3, Carbohydrate 74.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 11.6

MUSHROOM, ASPARAGUS AND PEA RISOTTO



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Get Mushroom, Asparagus and Pea Risotto Recipe from Food Network

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 to 8 cups chicken stock
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds mixed cremini and shiitake mushrooms, sliced
3 small shallots or 1 large shallot, finely diced
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup white wine
1 cup arugula leaves
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
5 fresh mint leaves, torn

Steps:

  • In a medium stockpot, add the chicken stock and heat until warm.
  • In a large stockpot set over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Saute the mushrooms, shallots and asparagus until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 more minute. Add the arborio rice and a pinch of salt. Saute for 2 minutes. Then add the wine and cook until the liquid is absorbed, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the stock 1 cup at a time and cook, stirring after each addition, until all of the liquid is absorbed. Season periodically with salt and pepper to taste. (This process takes about 30 minutes of cooking and constant stirring.)
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the arugula, peas, cream, Parmesan, butter and lemon juice. Top with the mint and serve.

RISOTTO W/WILD MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS - ALTON BROWN



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Categories     Vegetarian     Dinner     Simmer

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups Arborio rice
5 ounces wild mushrooms, cooked and coarsely chopped, approximately 3/4 cup
7 ounces asparagus, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces, approximately 1 1/2 cups
2 ounces grated Parmesan, approximately 1/2 cup
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • In an electric kettle or medium saucepan with a lid, combine chicken broth and white wine and heat just to simmering. Keep warm. In a large 3 to 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and sweat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the grains are translucent around the edges. Be careful not to allow the grains or the onions to brown. Reduce the heat to low. Add enough of the wine and chicken stock just to cover the top of the rice. Stir or move the pan often, BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY, until the liquid is completely absorbed into rice. Once absorbed, (when you the bottom of the pan is getting dry, add another amount of liquid just to barely cover the rice and continue stirring or moving as before. There should be just enough liquid left to repeat 1 more time. It should take approximately 35 to 40 minutes for all of the liquid to be absorbed. After the last addition of liquid has been mostly absorbed, add the mushrooms and asparagus and stir until risotto is creamy and asparagus is heated through. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Taste and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. *Cook's Note: If fresh wild mushrooms are not available, reconstituted dried mushrooms can be used instead. Place 2 ounces of dried mushrooms into a bowl and cover with warm water. Allow to sit for about 30 minutes or until all the mushrooms are soft and pliable.

WILD MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Categories     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups Arborio rice
5 ounces wild mushrooms, cooked and coarsely chopped, approximately 3/4 cup
7 ounces asparagus, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces, approximately 1 1/2 cups
2 ounces grated Parmesan, approximately 1/2 cup
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • In an electric kettle or medium saucepan with a lid, combine chicken broth and white wine and heat just to simmering. Keep warm. In a large 3 to 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and sweat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the grains are translucent around the edges. Be careful not to allow the grains or the onions to brown. Reduce the heat to low. Add enough of the wine and chicken stock just to cover the top of the rice. Stir or move the pan often, until the liquid is completely absorbed into rice. Once absorbed, add another amount of liquid just to cover the rice and continue stirring or moving as before. There should be just enough liquid left to repeat 1 more time. It should take approximately 35 to 40 minutes for all of the liquid to be absorbed. After the last addition of liquid has been mostly absorbed, add the mushrooms and asparagus and stir until risotto is creamy and asparagus is heated through. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Taste and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. *Cook's Note: If fresh wild mushrooms are not available, reconstituted dried mushrooms can be used instead. Place 2 ounces of dried mushrooms into a bowl and cover with warm water. Allow to sit for about 30 minutes or until all the mushrooms are soft and pliable.

RED WINE, DRIED MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Categories     Rice     Vegetable     Sauté     Vegetarian

Yield Makes 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound slender asparagus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
½ cup dried Porcini mushrooms, cleaned and chopped fine
1 ½ cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour ½ cup of boiling water over the dried mushrooms, let sit for 10-15 minutes. Snap off the ends of the asparagus where they break naturally. Peel the stems if necessary. Cut off the tips and set them aside. Chop the stems into 1” long pieces. Bring the water and stock to a simmer in a saucepan. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the onion and cook gently until it is translucent. Add the rice and asparagus and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, allow nearly all of it to evaporate, then add porcini mushrooms and soaking liquid. Slowly add the broth mix to the rice, about 1/4 cup at a time, adding a ladleful at a time as the liquid in the pan evaporates. Cook, stirring, until the risotto is plump and offers a little resistance to the bite. The risotto should be very moist. Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Categories     Rice     Vegetarian     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 T butter, divided
1 c onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c dry white wine
6 cups mushroom or vegetable broth
8 oz. mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 lb. asparagus, tough ends snapped off and cut into 1" pieces on the diagonal
1 1/2 c arborio rice
1/2 c parmigiano-reggiano plus 2 T for sprinkling on top

Steps:

  • 1) bring broth to boil; add asparagus and cook three minutes; remove asparagus to bowl filled with ice water to stop cooking; drain and set aside; return broth to simmer 2) melt 3 T butter over medium heat; add onions, saute two minutes till beginning to soften; add garlic and continue to saute another 3 minutes 3) add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and saute, stirring, for about seven minutes, until mushrooms begin to brown 4) lower heat; add olive oil; add rice and stir to coat; cook one minute; add wine; cook until absorbed and wine scent disappears 5) about half a cup at a time, add simmering broth to rice, stirring often; wait until broth is absorbed before adding next laddleful; this should take about half an hour 6) when all the broth has been absorbed and the rice is creamy and soft, stir in the remaining T of butter; remove risotto from the heat and stir in cheese 7) serve, sprinking atop additional cheese if desired

MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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From Martha Stewart, attributed to her personal chef, Pierre Schaedelin. This is a mild, sophisticated risotto; the flavors blend beautifully, and no particular flavor reaches out and slaps you upside the head :-). I suspect that the asparagus flavor could be punched up by roasting the asparagus rather than parboiling it -- but then it wouldn't have that lovely bright green look to it ... I used a lot less butter and oil than her recipe requires, and it still came out beautifully.

Provided by KLHquilts

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb mushroom (assorted)
1 ounce dried mushroom
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup parmesan cheese (grated, use the best you can buy)

Steps:

  • Prepare fresh mushrooms by cleaning and stemming. Set the stems aside. Cut the mushrooms into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside 1/3 of the mushrooms and coarsely chop them into smaller pieces.
  • Put dried mushrooms, the stems from the fresh mushrooms, and six cups of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Let boil for two minutes, then remove from heat and let stand for 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve, retaining mushroom stock and discarding the solids. Keep mushroom stock warm on low heat.
  • Prepare asparagus: Cut off 2-inch tips of each stalk and set aside. Take the remaining asparagus spears and cut crosswise into 1/4" pieces. Bring a small pan of salted water to a boil and add asparagus tips; cook until tender-crisp (about two minutes). Drain and immediately plunge into an ice bath or very cold water to stop cooking. Repeat the process with the 1/4" asparagus pieces. (Keep them in separate bowls, because they're being added at different times.).
  • In large skillet, heat two tablespoons of olive oil and add the larger mushroom pieces (that's the 2/3 portion of the mushrooms). Cook, stirring, until golden brown (about two minutes); season with salt and pepper to taste. Add asparagus tips and cook until lightly browned (another minute or two). Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan over low heat; add garlic and onion and cook until translucent (about two minutes).
  • Add rice and stir to coat. Add wine and two teaspoons of salt and raise heat to medium-high; cook, stirring constantly, until wine evaporates (about two minutes).
  • Add 1/2 cup of warm mushroom stock and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is evaporated. Repeat this process two more times.
  • Add reserved coarsely chopped mushrooms (that's the 1/3 of mushrooms cut into smaller pieces, that you haven't sauteed yet) and pepper to taste. Continue adding mushroom stock, 1/2 cup at a time, and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid has evaporated. (Should be 20 to 30 minutes total for the process of adding the mushroom stock).
  • Add the 1/4" pieces of asparagus to the risotto and cook, stirring, for one minute.
  • Remove risotto from heat and add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil to risotto, along with butter and cheese. Stir until butter has melted and mixture is well combined.
  • Serve risotto topped with sauteed mushrooms and asparagus tips.
  • NOTE: I don't use as much olive oil (or as much butter) as the recipe recommends, and it still turns out fabulously.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.6, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 275.7, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 15.8

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