Aparagus Risotto from Simply Recipes

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  1. Prepare the asparagus by breaking off discarding the tough ends (about the last inch of the spear). Cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces (tips longer, base shorter). If your asparagus are especially large, cut into even smaller (bite-size) pieces. Bring a saucepan with a quart of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus pieces for 2 minutes. At the end of two minutes, use a slotted spoon to remove the asparagus pieces to an ice water bath to shock the asparagus into a vibrant green color and to stop the cooking. Drain from the ice water bath and set aside.
  2. In a 3 or 4 quart saucepan, heat 3 Tbsp butter on medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for a few minutes until translucent. Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring until nicely coated.
  3. While the shallots are cooking, bring the stock to a simmer in a saucepan.
  4. Add the wine. Slowly stir, allowing the rice to absorb the wine. Once the wine is almost completely absorbed, add 1/2 cup of stock to the rice. Continue to stir until the liquid is almost completely absorbed, adding more stock in 1/2 cup increments. Stir often to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking and stirring rice, adding a little bit of broth at a time, cooking and stirring until it is absorbed, until the rice is tender, but still firm to the bite, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Note the stock amount given is approximate. You may need a little more or less. If you end up needing more stock and you find yourself without, just use water or the cooking water from the asparagus.
  6. Gently stir in the Parmesan cheese, the remaining 1 teaspoon butter, and the asparagus. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
  7. Serves 4.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 483.08 Kcal (2023 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.9g 24%
Cholesterol 42.74mg 14%
Sodium 518.38mg 22%
Potassium 555.58mg 12%
Total Carbs 58.53g 20%
Sugars 8.48g 34%
Dietary Fiber 3.46g 14%
Protein 18.18g 36%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 185mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 105.89 Kcal (443 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.49g 24%
Cholesterol 9.37mg 14%
Sodium 113.63mg 22%
Potassium 121.78mg 12%
Total Carbs 12.83g 20%
Sugars 1.86g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 14%
Protein 3.98g 36%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 14%
Iron 0.6mg 14%
Calcium 40.6mg 19%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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