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Lemon Asparagus Risotto
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Lemon Asparagus Risotto

13 ingredients 15 min + 45 min 4 servings openrecipes
Lemon Asparagus Risotto

"Lower in fat than most risotto recipes but no one will know! I like to serve this as a main dish under some steamed halibut or other white fish."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

724
Calories
51g
Protein
25g
Fat
69g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 20 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

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