Asparagus Risotto Recipe

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Asparagus Risotto
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Directions:

  1. Blanch asparagus pieces in large pot of boiling, salted water 2 minutes.
  2. Drain.
  3. Rinse asparagus under cold water.
  4. Drain asparagus well.
  5. Bring chicken broth to simmer in small saucepan.
  6. Reduce heat to low and keep broth hot.
  7. Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  9. Add rice and stir 3 minutes.
  10. Add dry white wine and cook until liquid evaporates.
  11. Continue cooking until rice is tender but still slightly firm in center and mixture is creamy, adding chicken broth 1 cup at a time and stirring almost constantly, about 20 minutes.
  12. Add blanched asparagus pieces and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  13. Remove from heat.
  14. Add 6 tablespoons butter and stir until incorporated.
  15. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
  16. Season risotto to taste with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 709.6 Kcal (2971 kJ)
Calories from fat 302.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.58g 52%
Cholesterol 62.3mg 21%
Sodium 412.85mg 17%
Potassium 565.62mg 12%
Total Carbs 72.19g 24%
Sugars 3.55g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 22.02g 44%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 259.5mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.56 Kcal (496 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.61g 52%
Cholesterol 10.41mg 21%
Sodium 68.98mg 17%
Potassium 94.5mg 12%
Total Carbs 12.06g 24%
Sugars 0.59g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 14%
Protein 3.68g 44%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 14%
Iron 0.4mg 14%
Calcium 43.4mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.3
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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