Best Dads Asparagus Risotto Recipes

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ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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This was one of my dad's recipes. You can always freeze unused parts of the asparagus for soup or stir frys. This is a quick and easy risotto to make. No fuss no muss you make it in the microwave in one dish. Very, very tasty. I hope you enjoy this dish as much as we do.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, medium, chopped
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups arborio rice, italian risotto rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 lb asparagus, fresh
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, ground

Steps:

  • Using a 3 quart dish, combine onion, mushrooms, oil and butter.
  • Cover and place in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, broth, wine and turmeric.
  • Cover again and microwave on high for 15 minutes.
  • Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
  • Next, stir rice mixture and microwave on high uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Now with a fork toss the asparagus into the rice.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes more.
  • Remove the rice from the microwave and let stand (covered), for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese with fork and season with salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.7, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 1425.8, Carbohydrate 87.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 16.7

FRESH ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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

Provided by emmi_imme

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 -2 lb fresh asparagus
1 medium onion
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups rice
1/2 cup apple juice (2 tbsp. apple juice concentrate, fill remaining space in cup with water)
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
ground black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the stove to a medium heat. Melt the butter inside the saucepan. Chop the onion and stir in with butter until union is soft, not brown (takes about 2 to 3 minutes). Stir in rice, stir continuously for about two minutes. Add apple juice; stir for another minute.
  • Begin adding chicken broth. Add by 1/2 Cup intervals. Allow the rice to absorb the broth before adding more. Cut the asparagus stems into halves. After ten minutes, add the asparagus, and continue to add the chicken broth until a creamy sauce accompanies the rice. Cook until the rice is soft, and to your own satisfaction.
  • Dish into a bowl and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top. Serve hot.
  • Serves 4.
  • Total cooking time: about 45 minutes to an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 832.5, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 16.3

EASY ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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I got this recipe from thugkitchen.com. Thought I'd share the clean version of this very tasty dish.

Provided by ThaGirl4Ya

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup chopped shallots or 1/3 cup yellow onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup arborio rice (*)
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 bunch asparagus or 1 lb asparagus
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced chives
pepper

Steps:

  • Warm up the veggie broth in a medium pot until it gently simmers then turn off the heat. Chop up the shallots, garlic, and asparagus. You'll want the asparagus in pieces about an inch long, like bite-sized. Cut off the tough ends.
  • In a large skillet or pot with a wide bottom, heat up the 2 tablespoons of oil over a medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté them around until they start to look kinda golden, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and rice and sauté until the rice smells toasted and starts looking like it absorbed some of the oil, about 2 more minutes. This helps make your risotto creamy. Add the white wine and salt to the pot and cook until most of the wine has evaporated and you scraped whatever bits of shallot got stuck to the bottom of the pot, like a minute or 2.
  • Now add 2 cups of the warm broth, stir, and lower the heat so that the pot is at a simmer, uncovered. Stir every couple of minutes until most of the broth has absorbed into the rice, about 7-10 minutes. You don't need to stand there and stir it the whole time. Just stir it every minute or two while you clean up or troll the internet. Add another 2 cups of warm broth at this point, and do that whole stir and simmer thing again for another 7 minutes or until the rice tastes slightly undercooked and there's still broth in the pot. Now dump in the asparagus and cook until it's tender and the rice looks like its sitting in a creamy gravy, about 5 more minutes. If it starts looking a little dry before everything is tender, just add some more of the broth a tablespoon at a time.
  • When the rice and asparagus taste on point, turn off the heat; add the lemon zest, remaining oil, half the chives, and a little pepper. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or whatever you want. Serve right away and top with the remaining chives.
  • * This kind of rice is starchy, so it will make your risotto extra creamy and delicious. If you can't find it don't worry about it, just grab a short grain rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 166.4, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6.7

ASPARAGUS-AND-LEMON RISOTTO



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Risotto is a great base for all kinds of vegetables. It's done when it has a loose consistency and ripples when spooned into a bowl.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups vegetable stock, preferably homemade
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, stalks cut into 2-inch lengths
1 cup thawed frozen peas
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat in another saucepan. Cook onion, stirring frequently, until soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Add rice, cook, stirring, until edges are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring, just until evaporated.
  • Add 1/2 cup hot stock; cook, stirring, until almost absorbed. Continue adding 1/2 cup stock in this manner until liquid is creamy and rice is al dente, about 20 minutes total (you may not need to add all the stock). Add asparagus with the last addition of stock, and the peas about 1 minute before risotto is done.
  • Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest and juice, parsley, cheese, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with additional cheese and lemon zest.

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO WITH PINE NUTS



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A deliciously creamy risotto highlighting the first spring asparagus, the pine nuts give a great crunch.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups arborio rice
1/4 cup white wine
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped
1 minced garlic clove
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds)
5 cups vegetable broth (approximately)
more water or broth, as needed

Steps:

  • On medium heat, add butter and olive oil to pan and swirl until entire pot is coated.
  • At the same time, bring broth to a simmer in a separate pot.
  • Add onion and stir; sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add chopped rosemary, Italian parsley, and pine nuts.
  • Sauté for 3 more minutes.
  • Add garlic and rice and sauté for 1 more minute.
  • Be sure not to let the garlic brown.
  • Add the wine and cook until absorbed, about 30 seconds.
  • Add ¾ of the simmering broth and stir.
  • Watch over rice carefully.
  • When most liquid has been absorbed, add the rest of the broth.
  • Simmer the rice for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • (NOTE: If the rice begins to stick to the bottom of your pan, add more water, 1/2 cup at a time until absorbed. You need to add more water if no liquid is visible in the pan, 1/2 cup water until absorbed.) Meanwhile, wash, trim asparagus and discard ends.
  • Cut off asparagus tips.
  • Chop remaining asparagus stalks into bite sized pieces.
  • Add ½ of the stalks and stir, continue simmering for another 5 minutes, adding more water if needed.
  • Add asparagus tips and continue stirring often, adding more liquid as needed, cooking until rice is tender and mixture is creamy; about 8-10 more minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and cream and stir.
  • When blended, remove from heat.
  • Serve with salt, pepper and additional Parmesan to taste.

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.

RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 bunches thick asparagus (about 2 pounds)
1 sprig fresh thyme or lemon thyme
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, diced
2 cups arborio rice
Kosher salt
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 head Bibb lettuce, cut into strips
8 ounces robiola or taleggio cheese, thinly sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Peel the bottom third of the asparagus stalks with a vegetable peeler. Snap each stalk where it breaks naturally; reserve 4 of the peeled bottoms for crostini (below). Thinly slice 6 asparagus bottoms and place the rest of the bottoms in a saucepan with 8 cups water and the thyme to make asparagus broth; bring to a simmer.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until glossy, about 1 minute. Add 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Pour in the wine and stir until absorbed. Stir in 1/2 cup of the asparagus broth until absorbed (use a ladle to add the broth, keeping the solids in the pan). Continue to add broth in 1/2-cup increments, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more, about 10 minutes. (You should have about half the broth left.) Stir in the sliced asparagus bottoms and the lemon zest. Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until the rice is just tender, 5 to 8 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the asparagus tips in a large skillet, cover with water and season with salt and pepper. Simmer over medium-high heat until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the parmesan and lemon juice to the risotto. Stir in the lettuce, remove from the heat and season with salt. Divide among bowls, top with the robiola and season with pepper. Drizzle the asparagus tips with olive oil and spoon over the risotto.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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This recipe's wow factor makes it perfect for special occasions. To save time, the asparagus and prosciutto can be roasting while the rice cooks on the stovetop. They'll be ready to stir into the risotto by the time the rice is done. -Deonna Mazur, Buffalo, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 thin slices prosciutto
2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
5-1/2 to 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups uncooked arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Bake, uncovered at 400° until crisp- tender, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, place prosciutto in another ungreased baking pan. Bake at 400° until crisp, 10-12 minutes. Crumble prosciutto; set aside prosciutto and asparagus., In a large saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large skillet, saute shallot and garlic in oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in the wine, pepper and salt. Cook and stir until all the liquid is absorbed., Add heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender, 20 minutes., Add the asparagus, prosciutto and cheese; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SPRING GREEN RISOTTO, INA'S WAY



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An Italian favorite that is much easier to make then you think - Ina Garten's (The Barefoot Contessa) way.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Medium Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine
3 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
1 cup chopped fennel (1/2 bulb, we didn't use, personal preference)
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
2/3 cup dry white wine
4 -5 cups simmering low sodium chicken broth (we used vegetable stock) or 4 -5 cups low sodium vegetable broth (we used vegetable stock)
1 lb asparagus tips
10 ounces frozen peas, defrosted
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup italian mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra
parmesan cheese, for serving
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus extra
fresh chives, for serving

Steps:

  • To prep, discard the tough ends of the asparagus and cut the tips diagonally in 1 1/2-inch lengths.
  • Blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender.
  • Drain and cool immediately in ice water.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter (or margarine, if using) in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the leeks and fennel and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender.
  • Add rice and stir for a minute to coat with the oil and butter.
  • Add white wine and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until most of the wine has been absorbed.
  • Add the stock, two ladles at a time, stirring almost constantly and waiting for the stock to be absorbed before adding more.
  • The whole cooking process will take 25 to 30 minutes.
  • When the risotto has been cooking for 15 minutes, drain the asparagus and add to the risotto with the peas, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  • Continue cooking and adding stock, stirring almost constantly, until the rice is tender but still firm.
  • Whisk the lemon juice and mascarpone together in a small bowl.
  • When the risotto is done, turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone mixture, plus the Parmesan cheese.
  • Allow to sit off the heat for a few minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot with a sprinkling of chives and more Parmesan cheese.
  • Gustare!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.4, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 369.9, Carbohydrate 89.7, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 9.4, Protein 22.1

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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

Provided by Normaone

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 lbs asparagus, trimmed
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan bring at least 5 cups salted water to a boil and add the asparagus.
  • Cook 4 minutes.
  • Drain, reserving 3+1/2 cups cooking liquid.
  • Place asparagus in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Drain and cut the tips off the asparagus.
  • Cut the stalks into 1/4 inch rounds.
  • Keep tips and stalks separate.
  • Place chicken broth and reserved cooking liquid in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and saute 5 minutes.
  • Add rice and continue sauteing 2 minutes, stirring.
  • Add 3/4 c hot liquid and simmer, stirring frequently, until is absorbed.
  • Add asparagus rounds and 3/4 cup hot liquid.
  • Simmer, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed.
  • Continue adding hot liquid, 3/4 cup at a time, simmering and stirring frequently, until rice is cooked and liquid has been absorbed.
  • Mix in the reserved asparagus tips, butter and grated cheese.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place into serving bowls and top with shaved Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 200.6, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 10.8

LEMON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO RECIPE



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Make and share this Lemon Asparagus Risotto Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tried-and-tested

Categories     Low Protein

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Put a steamer into a pan, cover with water. Let water to a boil.
  • Add the asparagus, cook for five minutes till becoming tender. When asparagus is ready, cut into pieces and set aside.
  • Put the chicken broth in another pan and cook over medium heat;.
  • Grease a large skillet and put over medium heat. Continue cooking for about ten minutes till the vegetables become tender.
  • Season with black pepper and salt. Add garlic and rice. Stir about five more minutes till rice is toasted.
  • Fill white wine over the rice mixture, often stir, till all the liquid is dampened. Mix chicken broth into rice, allow the liquid to be absorbed fully before adding the rest. Stirring constantly for about twenty minutes. When the cooking process is finished add asparagus.
  • Turn off the heat and mix with Parmesan cheese and lime juice.
  • Serve when it is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 219.5, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 7.8

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