Risotto with Asparagus and Bison Bacon

Name: Risotto with Asparagus and Bison Bacon
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 315 milliliters uncooked Arborio or long-grain rice; 454 grams asparagus spears, trimmed; 227 grams bison bacon; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 1 Tbsp butter; 946 milliliters chicken broth; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 237 milliliters chopped onion; 118 milliliters freshly grated Parmesan cheese

You can never have too many Mediterranean recipes, so give Risotto with Asparagus and Bison Bacon a try. This recipe makes 8 servings with 315 calories, 10g of protein, and 17g of fat each. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a side dish. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 55 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pepper, asparagus spears, parmesan cheese, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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Place asparagus in single layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

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Asparagus

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Baking Pan

Drizzle with olive oil.

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Olive Oil

Bake, uncovered, for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool slightly.

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Cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.

Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Cook onion in hot butter for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.

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Onion

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Sauce Pan

Add rice. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Carefully stir in broth and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes (do not lift lid).

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Pepper

Broth

Rice

Meanwhile, cook bison bacon, 1/2 at a time, over medium heat in a large skillet for 5 to 6 minutes per batch or until crisp, turning occasionally. If necessary, drain on paper towels.

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Bacon