Asparagus Risotto

Name: Asparagus Risotto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 340 grams package uncooked Arborio or other short-grain rice; 255 grams box Cascadian Farm® frozen organic asparagus cuts, thawed; 1 Tbsp butter or margarine; 59 milliliters shredded carrot; 0 teaspoons coarse salt (kosher or sea salt); 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 118 milliliters medium onion, chopped; 118 milliliters oz shredded fresh Parmesan cheese; 2 Tbsps pine nuts, toasted; 59 milliliters dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 710 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) or vegetable broth; 710 milliliters water

The recipe Asparagus Risotto could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in approximately 45 minutes. This recipe serves 5. This side dish has 358 calories, 10g of protein, and 8g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of coarse salt, asparagus cuts, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

In 3- to 4-quart saucepan, heat broth and water to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer while preparing risotto.

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Broth

Water

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Sauce Pan

Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

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Butter

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Frying Pan

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.

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Carrot

Garlic

Onion

Rice

Salt

Wine

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).

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Asparagus