Creamy Asparagus Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup arborio rice
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
10 stalks asparagus
1/2 medium onion
1 garlic clove
1 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Chop 7 stalks of asparagus into nice bite sized pieces. Coarsely chop half onion. Crush or press garlic clove.
Take remaining asparagus stalks and steam in microwave. Add one cup of water to asparagus and blend until smooth.
In a dutch oven on the stove top, combine olive oil, garlic, chopped asparagus and onion. Cook on medium heat until ionions are clear.
Add rice and stir.
Stirring constantly, add one cup of broth. Mix until it is totally absorbed by rice. Repeat with second and third
Then add all of aparagus/water mixture. Stir until mostly absorbed and add final cup of broth.
When about half of the broth is absorbed, stir in salt, pepper and cheese. Continue cooking until mixture has reached desired consistency.
Could easily replace chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian alternative.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	330.89 Kcal (1385 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.95g	14%
Cholesterol	6.32mg	2%
Sodium	823.47mg	34%
Potassium	334.24mg	7%
Total Carbs	47.31g	16%
Sugars	1.46g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.97g	8%
Protein	13.38g	27%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	6%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	139.2mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	89.65 Kcal (375 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.42g	14%
Cholesterol	1.71mg	2%
Sodium	223.11mg	34%
Potassium	90.56mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.82g	16%
Sugars	0.4g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.53g	8%
Protein	3.63g	27%
Vitamin C	1mg	6%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	37.7mg	14%

* 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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