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

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