Asparagus Risotto
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
3 cups 99% fat free chicken broth 3 cups water 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup shredded carrot 2 Tbsp minced garlic1/4 cup dry white wine12 oz uncooked Arborio or other short-grain rice 1/2 tsp sea salt1 box (9 oz) frozen organic asparagus cuts, thawed 1/3 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese
In 3- to 4-quart saucepan, heat broth and water to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer while preparing risotto.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, carrot and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes or until onion and carrot are tender. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute or until wine boils. Stir in rice, salt and 1 cup simmering liquid. Cook until liquid is absorbed into rice, stirring frequently. Continue to add liquid, 1 cup at a time, cooking until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently.
When 4 cups liquid have been absorbed, stir in asparagus. Test rice for doneness, and continue adding 1/2 cup liquid at a time until rice is tender but still firm and creamy (process takes 15 to 20 minutes).
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLJGEMINI75.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, carrot and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes or until onion and carrot are tender. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute or until wine boils. Stir in rice, salt and 1 cup simmering liquid. Cook until liquid is absorbed into rice, stirring frequently. Continue to add liquid, 1 cup at a time, cooking until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently.
When 4 cups liquid have been absorbed, stir in asparagus. Test rice for doneness, and continue adding 1/2 cup liquid at a time until rice is tender but still firm and creamy (process takes 15 to 20 minutes).
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLJGEMINI75.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 257.5
- Total Fat: 4.4 g
- Cholesterol: 13.3 mg
- Sodium: 834.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 10.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
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