Italian

Asparagus Risotto is for Dinner.

Asparagus Risotto takes several minutes to prepare.

Asparagus Risotto takes several minutes to cook.

Asparagus Risotto makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus Risotto are:

1 pound asparagus, peeled, trimmed and cut into one-inch-long pieces, tips reserved
4 to 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 medium red onion, diced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
Salt to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Here is how you make Asparagus Risotto:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add half the asparagus stalks and cook until quite soft, at least 5 minutes. Rinse quickly under cold water. Put cooked asparagus in a blender or food processor and add just enough water to allow machine to puree until smooth; set aside.2. Put stock in a medium saucepan over low heat. Put oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium heat. When it is hot, add onion, stirring occasionally until it softens, 3 to 5 minutes.3. Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is glossy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add white wine, stir, and let liquid bubble away. Add a large pinch of salt. Add warmed stock, 1/2 cup or so at a time, stirring occasionally. Each time stock has just about evaporated, add more.4. After about 15 minutes, add remaining asparagus pieces and tips, continuing to add stock when necessary. In 5 minutes, begin tasting rice. You want it to be tender but with a bit of crunch; it could take as long as 30 minutes total to reach this stage. When it does, stir in 1/2 cup asparagus puree. Remove skillet from heat, add remaining butter and stir briskly. Add Parmesan and stir briskly, then taste and adjust seasoning. Risotto should be slightly soupy. Serve immediately.Yield: 6 servings. Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIZBONEZ88.

The nutritional information for Asparagus Risotto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 269.9

• Total Fat: 13.7 g
• Cholesterol: 22.9 mg
• Sodium: 443.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
• Protein: 11.8 g

Asparagus Risotto is Italian cuisine.