ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

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We love risotto and especially this version. I often times will add other veggies too depending what I have in the refer.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
5 c low-salt chicken broth
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c onion, chopped
1 1/2 c arborio rice, or medium-grain white rice
1/2 c dry white wine
6 Tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 c grated parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • 1. Blanch asparagus pieces in large pot of boiling, salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse asparagus under cold water. Drain asparagus well.
  • 2. Bring chicken broth to simmer in small saucepan. Reduce heat to low and keep broth hot.
  • 3. Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • 4. 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.
  • 5. Add blanched asparagus pieces and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • 6. Add 6 tablespoons butter and stir until incorporated.
  • 7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Season risotto to taste with salt and pepper.

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