RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS

Risotto With Asparagus image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus
2 shallots, minced
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups raw Italian arborio rice
1 to 1 1/2 quarts hot chicken stock
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

Trim the asparagus and steam until al dente. Cool and cut into three-quarter-inch pieces.
In a large heavy skillet or casserole, saute the shallots with the peppers in butter and oil until the shallots are translucent. Add the rice and cook, stirring, so that it is thoroughly coated. Add the asparagus, saute for a minute. Add a cupful of hot stock and cook, stirring continually, until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
Add salt and pepper to taste and half a cup of broth. Continue stirring so that the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan, and add more broth, half a cup at a time, until the rice is cooked. It is done when it is al dente.
Stir in the cheese, correct seasoning, sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 439, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 926 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams