Brown Butter Asparagus Risotto Recipe

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Brown Butter Asparagus Risotto
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
540
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring a wide pot of water to a boil over high heat. Heat the broth in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Trim the asparagus by breaking off the tough ends (where they break naturally). Finely chop the onion to yield about 1 cup. Add the asparagus to the water and cook for about 3 minutes, until barely tender. Drain and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces.
  3. Heat 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. It will bubble and turn golden brown, smelling nutty. Keep the butter moving in the pan so its solids don't burn. Add the onion and stir to coat; cook for 4 or 5 minutes until it is softened and on its way to translucent.
  4. Stir in the rice, then carefully pour in the wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Ladle 1/2 cup-increments of the hot broth into the pan, cooking and stirring each time until it is absorbed before adding the next. Use all the broth. The rice should be tender and creamy. Taste and season with salt if needed (keeping in mind that cheese will be added). Remove from the heat.
  5. Stir in the cheese and the remaining tablespoon of butter, until the latter is completely incorporated. Gently stir in the asparagus pieces, then season with pepper to taste.
  6. Divide among wide, shallow bowls. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 539.58 Kcal (2259 kJ)
Calories from fat 169.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.88g 29%
Cholesterol 39.35mg 13%
Sodium 1172.25mg 49%
Potassium 479.54mg 10%
Total Carbs 68.88g 23%
Sugars 2.56g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.72g 15%
Protein 9.53g 19%
Vitamin C 23.8mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 71.7mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.56 Kcal (417 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.48g 29%
Cholesterol 7.26mg 13%
Sodium 216.29mg 49%
Potassium 88.48mg 10%
Total Carbs 12.71g 23%
Sugars 0.47g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 15%
Protein 1.76g 19%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 40%
Iron 0.4mg 13%
Calcium 13.2mg 7%

* 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

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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