Best Creamy Parmesan Risotto With Asparagus Recipes

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ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Classic asparagus risotto made with Arborio rice, shallots, stock, fresh asparagus, and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Side Dish     Asparagus     Rice     Risotto

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

About 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian option)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 cup arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine (or 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 3 tablespoons water)
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed, tips cut off, tough skins of the spears peeled (if working with thick apparatus spears), and the spears cut into thin disks
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the stock: Heat the stock in a small saucepan until it comes to a low simmer.
  • Add the wine: Add the white wine. Slowly stir, allowing the rice to absorb the wine.
  • Stir in the Parmesan, remaining butter, add salt, pepper: Turn off the heat. Gently stir in the Parmesan cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 kcal, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 873 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize Serves 2-3 as a main course, or 4 as a side, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BEST ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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This flavor-packed asparagus risotto pairs creamy arborio rice with Parmesan and lemony roasted asparagus. A true crowd pleaser!

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 quart vegetable broth
1 quart water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 pound asparagus
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 lemon (Zest from half, plus 4 slices from the other half)
2 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 yellow onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups white arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional garnish: Toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine the broth, water, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a saucepan and place it over low heat. (You'll use this warmed broth to stir into the risotto).
  • Mince the onion, then place it in a bowl and reserve. Cut off the tough bottom ends of the asparagus and then cut them into two-inch pieces.
  • Add the asparagus stalks to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then sprinkle on 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Add the zest of 1/2 lemon and mix with your hands. Thinly slice 2 lemon wheels from the lemon, then cut each in half and add them right on the tray.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and the 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender. Add the garlic powder and rice and cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes until the rice starts to turn light brown. Stir in the wine and cook until the liquid is fully absorbed.
  • Place the tray with the asparagus in the oven and 10 to 15 minutes, until bright green and tender when pierced by a fork at the thickest part. The timing will depend on the thickness of the asparagus spears. (You'll remove it from the oven while you're cooking the risotto in the next step.)
  • Add two ladles of the hot broth to the risotto. Cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid is fully absorbed, then add two more ladles of both. Cook in this same manner for about 12 minutes, adding two ladles and stirring. After the 12 minutes, taste a grain of rice. If it's creamy but still al dente in the center, you're ready for the final step! If not, continue to cook and add broth for a few minutes more.
  • When the rice is al dente, reduce the heat to low. Add two more ladles of broth, the Parmesan cheese and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes until you've got a thick and creamy risotto. Then stir in the asparagus and roasted lemon wedges and serve immediately. Stores refrigerated in a sealed container for 3 days, though the color of the asparagus will fade (reheat before serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Sugar 5.2 g, Sodium 938.8 mg, Fat 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 89.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 16.9 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg

EASY PARMESAN "RISOTTO"



Easy Parmesan

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
5 cups simmering chicken stock, preferably homemade, divided
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the rice and 4 cups of the chicken stock in a Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Remove from the oven, add the remaining cup of chicken stock, the Parmesan, wine, butter, salt, and pepper, and stir vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes, until the rice is thick and creamy. Add the peas and stir until heated through. Serve hot.

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Put asparagus centre stage in this satisfying risotto. Top with a sprinkling of parmesan for an easy midweek meal for two

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch asparagus (about 200g)
800ml vegetable stock
1 tbsp olive oil
25g butter
1 small onion , finely chopped
175g risotto rice
100ml white wine or vermouth (optional)
25g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, finely grated

Steps:

  • Snap the woody ends off the asparagus stalks and tip them into a saucepan with the stock. Put on a low heat to very gently simmer. Meanwhile, cut off the tips of the asparagus, add to the stock for exactly 1 min. Scoop out with a slotted spoon and set aside. Finely slice the rest of the stalks into rounds.
  • Heat the oil and half the butter in a heavy, wide pan. Cook the onions gently for 5 mins until soft, stirring often. Add the chopped asparagus stalks and cook for 2 mins more. Add the rice and continously stir for a few minutes until it turns semi-transparent and makes a hissing sound.
  • Stir in the wine, if using - it will evaporate almost immediately. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Add the stock, a ladleful at a time, stirring between each addition until it is absorbed, about 15 mins.
  • Try the rice - it should feel just cooked with a slight bite to it. Stir in the asparagus tips and any last dregs of stock and cook for 1 or 2 mins more. Remove from the heat and top with the remaining butter and most of the parmesan. Season generously, cover and leave for a few minutes to settle.
  • Give the risotto a thorough stir to incorporate the butter and cheese and serve straight away with the remaining parmesan for sprinkling over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

CREAMY PARMESAN RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS



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From the Cuisinart Rice Cooker instruction booklet. Makes 3 cups (serves 6 as a side dish, 4 as a first course, 2 as an entree) This is for the 4 cup rice cooker.

Provided by HeatherN

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 1h2m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces asparagus, peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup carrot, finely chopped
1 cup arborio rice
1/3 cup dry white wine
3 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Lightly coat the steaming tray of the rice cooker with cooking spray. Place asparagus in steaming tray, reserve.
  • Place butter and olive oil in the rice cooking bowl, turn on and wait one minute. Stir in the chopped onions anc arrots and cover, cook 1 minute.
  • Add the rice; stir to coat completely. Cover and cook 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the wine; cover. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until wine is completely absorbed.
  • Add the water or stock; stir.
  • Cover and cook 25 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times during cooking.
  • Place the asparagus filled steaming tray on the rice cooking bowl and cover. Cook until the rice cooker switches to "warm, about 5 minutes longer.
  • When the rice cooker switches to "warm", stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan and white pepper. Replace the steaming tray over the rice cooking bowl and let stand on "warm" for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir the steamed asparagus into the risotto.

CREAMY PARMESAN RISOTTO



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The extra starch in Arborio rice gives risotto its creamy texture; here Parmesan cheese makes it even creamier.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups low-sodium canned or Homemade Chicken Stock
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium shallots, minced
2 cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
Zest of 1 lemon (2 teaspoons), plus more for garnish (optional)
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces), plus more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat chicken stock in a medium saucepan. Keep hot during preparation.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallots, and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not brown. Add the rice, and stir to coat. Cook rice, stirring frequently, until well coated and grains start to appear translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the white wine, and stir constantly until it has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of the hot stock, and cook, stirring constantly, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Then add hot stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is absorbed before adding the next (reserve about 1/2 cup stock for serving). Cook until rice is tender but still firm in the center (a total of 20 to 25 minutes).
  • Remove pan from heat, and stir in 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add some of the remaining stock a little at a time to reach desired consistency (it should be fairly loose). Serve immediately, garnished with additional lemon zest, if desired, and Parmesan cheese.

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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An easy Asparagus Risotto recipe

Categories     Rice     Vegetable     Side     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Blanch asparagus pieces in large pot of boiling, salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse asparagus under cold water. Drain asparagus well.
  • Bring chicken broth to simmer in small saucepan. Reduce heat to low and keep broth hot. Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add rice and stir 3 minutes. Add dry white wine and cook until liquid evaporates. Continue cooking until rice is tender but still slightly firm in center and mixture is creamy, adding chicken broth 1 cup at a time and stirring almost constantly, about 20 minutes. Add blanched asparagus pieces and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 6 tablespoons butter and stir until incorporated. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Season risotto to taste with salt and pepper.

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