ARTICHOKE AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

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In this recipe, you'll love the prevalence of the fresh herbs amid the warm, creamy rice, asparagus and artichokes. Though risotto doesn't need constant stirring, it does require close attention to prevent scorching. The whole cooking process takes 20 to 25 minutes. TIP *Arborio rice is an Italian short-grained rice. The fat...

Provided by Dave Smith

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar(s) artichoke hearts, canned
6 c chicken broth, low salt
3 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1 onions, vidalia, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 1/2 can(s) arborio rice
1 c asparagus, fresh, sliced (1 inch)
1/2 c white wine, or additional lower-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp fresh marjoram, oregano or thyme
1/2 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Drain artichokes, reserving 2 tablespoons marinade. Bring broth to a boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover; reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer.
  • 2. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion 3 minutes or until softened, stirring frequently. Stir in rice and 1 tablespoon of the reserved marinade until coated; cook 2 minutes or until barely opaque, stirring constantly.
  • 3. Add 1 1/2 cups of the hot broth; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring frequently. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring frequently. After 4 cups of the broth have been added, stir in asparagus. Add remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time until all the liquid has been absorbed and rice is al dente, stirring frequently and adjusting heat as necessary. Add wine, artichokes, remaining 1 tablespoon reserved marinade and marjoram, stirring until creamy. Stir in cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon butter.

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