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Asparagus Risotto
Photo: Stephanie Studer

Asparagus Risotto

12 ingredients 10 min + 40 min 3 openrecipes
Asparagus Risotto

While my go-to method for preparing asparagus is roasting, this recipe takes roasted asparagus to a whole new level. By adding pureed asparagus to the risotto, you have a mellow and comforting dish.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

783
Calories
50g
Protein
37g
Fat
60g
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
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Shallot 1 tbsp minced (10g) 7
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

  • 1 pound Asparagus, Ends Trimmed
  • 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt
  • 1 pinch Fresh Ground Pepper
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
  • 1 whole Shallot, Finely Chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced
  • 1 cup Arborio Or Carnoroli Rice
  • ¼ cups White Wine
  • ½ whole Lemon, Zest And Juice
  • ½ cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated (plus Shaved Pieces For Garnish)

Directions

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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