ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

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Spring flavors of asparagus and lemon combine with mushrooms, tomatoes, and Arborio rice in a creamy side dish.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup LAND O LAKES® Butter
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ cups uncooked Arborio rice
½ cup white wine
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 pinch Salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until sizzling. Add shallots, mushrooms and asparagus. Cook 4-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisply tender and shallots are softened. Remove vegetables from pan; set aside.
  • Place rice into pan; stir until well-coated. Cook 1 minute; add wine. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until wine is absorbed. Add stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring occasionally after each addition, until liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in cooked vegetables, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese. Add lemon zest and salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 13.3 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 197.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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