Double Asparagus Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided
1 lemon , zest of
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 carrot, diced
1 small onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup risotto rice ( arborio , carnaroli or other)
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

Steam asparagus in 1 cup chicken broth.
When asparagus is tender, set aside tips.
Combine remaining asparagus with broth used to steam asparagus.
Add lemon zest.
Puree asparagus, steaming liquid and lemon zest together. A stick blender is ideal for this, but a blender works just fine.
Set aside processed asparagus, broth and zest.
Heat remaining broth in saucepan or microwave.
In deep skillet or saucier, toast pine nuts, then remove from pan and set aside.
Heat olive oil over medium heat in same pan.
Saute onion, carrot and garlic 3-5 minutes, over low heat, seasoning with salt and pepper, until onions are translucent and carrots are softened; do not brown vegetables.
Stir in rice.
Saute another 3-5 minutes, stirring, until rice is covered with oil and glistening.
Still over medium heat, add heated broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring almost constantly and adding more broth as each previous addition is absorbed.
When all of broth has been added, add asparagus-broth-lemon zest puree, 1/2 cup at a time, until rice is tender and almost all liquid has been absorbed.
It will take 20-30 minutes to incorporate all liquid - your patience will be rewarded!
Gently fold in reserved asparagus tips and toasted pine nuts.
Remove from heat.
Stir in butter and parmesan.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	456.19 Kcal (1910 kJ)
Calories from fat	178.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.82g	30%
Cholesterol	20.77mg	7%
Sodium	202.32mg	8%
Potassium	601.7mg	13%
Total Carbs	54.49g	18%
Sugars	4.6g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.5g	18%
Protein	15.49g	31%
Vitamin C	17.6mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	127.4mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.47 Kcal (391 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.06g	30%
Cholesterol	4.25mg	7%
Sodium	41.45mg	8%
Potassium	123.28mg	13%
Total Carbs	11.16g	18%
Sugars	0.94g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	18%
Protein	3.17g	31%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	29%
Iron	0.6mg	17%
Calcium	26.1mg	13%

* 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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