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Asparagus, Roasted Garlic and Lemon Risotto takes several minutes to prepare.

Asparagus, Roasted Garlic and Lemon Risotto takes several minutes to cook.

Asparagus, Roasted Garlic and Lemon Risotto makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus, Roasted Garlic and Lemon Risotto are:

1 1/3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp finely chopped shallots
1/2 cup arborio rice
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1 1/3 tsp roasted garlic
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups organic vegetable stock, heated
2 tbsp fresh grated parmesan cheese or asiago cheese
2/3 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 cup asparagus, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces
2 tbsp fine chopped chives
1/3 tsp to taste salt
1/3 tsp to taste ground pepper
Garnish
1/3 tsp chopped chives
1/3 tsp shaved parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Asparagus, Roasted Garlic and Lemon Risotto:

1. Melt 1 tbsp butter in pan over med heat.2. add shallots and cook till soft but not brown3. stir in rice and mushrooms, stir while cooking constantly until liquid is absorbed.4. add garlic, wine and 1/2 of stock, cooking until liquid is absorbed.5. continue adding small amounts of stock and cook stirring constantly until rice is creamy and kernels are firm about 18 minutes.6. when done, stir in remain butter, cheese, lemon peel, asparagus and chives.7. Season with salt and pepper.8. Serve in warm bowls, sprinkle with chives and parmesan.. Serving Size:?2 servingsNumber of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BBEHANNA.

The nutritional information for Asparagus, Roasted Garlic and Lemon Risotto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 239.7

• Total Fat: 10.9 g
• Cholesterol: 28.1 mg
• Sodium: 713.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 23.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
• Protein: 6.9 g