Photo: Stephanie Studer
Farro Risotto with Asparagus and Fava Beans Recipe
13 ingredients
4 servings
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This risotto is so packed full of fresh spring veggies, it's all you'll need to accompany Roasted Rack of Lamb for a light spring dinner or Easter meal. The farro...
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
508
Calories
11g
Protein
26g
Fat
56g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 13 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Farro | 1/2 cup cooked (100g) | 170 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Asparagus | 6 spears (90g) | 27 |
| Wine | 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) | 25 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Tarragon | 1 tsp dried (0.5g) | 2 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 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 cup farro
- Salt
- 12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick on the bias (about 3 cups)
- 1 pound whole fava beans, shelled (about 1 heaping cup)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium shallots, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup dry white wine
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon (about 1 packed teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions
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By chow ·
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