ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

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It's Italian! From its creamy texture and slow cooking to its flavors of garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan, this side dish is a keeper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) or vegetable broth
3 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine, Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 package (12 oz) uncooked Arborio or other short-grain rice
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1 box (9 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic asparagus cuts, thawed
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 oz shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • In 3- to 4-quart saucepan, heat broth and water to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer while preparing risotto.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion and carrot are tender. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute or until wine boils. Stir in rice, salt and 1 cup simmering liquid. Cook until liquid is absorbed into rice, stirring frequently. Continue to add liquid, 1 cup at a time, cooking until liquid is absorbed and stirring frequently.
  • When 4 cups liquid have been absorbed, stir in asparagus. Test rice for doneness, and continue adding 1/2 cup liquid at a time until rice is tender but still firm and creamy (process takes 15 to 20 minutes).
  • Remove skillet from heat. Stir in pine nuts and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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