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Green Pea-and-Asparagus Risotto Recipe

Green Pea-and-Asparagus Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup uncooked arborio rice ( short-grain)
2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 lb asparagus
1/2 cup frozen sweet green peas, thawed
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

Stir together first 4 ingredients in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes. Stir in rice, and microwave at HIGH 2 minutes.
Stir in 2 3/4 cups broth and 1/4 cup wine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. (Do not vent). Microwave at HIGH 9 minutes. Carefully swirl bowl without uncovering (to incorporate the mixture), and microwave at HIGH 8 minutes. Carefully remove and discard plastic wrap. Stir in cheese and 1/4 cup chicken broth, stirring 30 seconds to 1 minute or until creamy. Add 1/4 cup additional broth, 1 Tbsp. at a time, if necessary, for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus, and cut into 2-inch pieces. Sauté asparagus in a lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; stir in green peas. Stir asparagus mixture, chopped fresh mint, lemon zest, and lemon juice into prepared risotto. Serve immediately.
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Rice Select Risotto Italian-Style Rice, an 1,100-watt microwave oven, and a 2 1/2-liter glass bowl. We found that self-sealing plastic wraps, such as GLAD Press'n Seal, do not work in this application.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1597.62 Kcal (6689 kJ)
Calories from fat	490.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	54.45g	84%
Cholesterol	83.06mg	28%
Sodium	723.07mg	30%
Potassium	1633.15mg	35%
Total Carbs	205.68g	69%
Sugars	15.97g	64%
Dietary Fiber	13.25g	53%
Protein	51.47g	103%
Vitamin C	57.9mg	96%
Vitamin A	1mg	34%
Iron	94.4mg	524%
Calcium	452.4mg	45%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	100.28 Kcal (420 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.42g	84%
Cholesterol	5.21mg	28%
Sodium	45.38mg	30%
Potassium	102.51mg	35%
Total Carbs	12.91g	69%
Sugars	1g	64%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	53%
Protein	3.23g	103%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	96%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	34%
Iron	5.9mg	524%
Calcium	28.4mg	45%

* 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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