Asparagus-and-Green Onion Risotto Recipe

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Asparagus-and-Green Onion Risotto
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Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat; add green onions and thyme, and sauté 1 minute or until onions are soft. Add rice, stirring to coat. Add 2 1/2 cups broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add 1/2 cup broth, and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat procedure with remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time. (Total cooking time is about 20 minutes.)
  2. Stir in asparagus. Simmer 3 to 5 more minutes or until asparagus is tender and mixture is creamy. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1843.69 Kcal (7719 kJ)
Calories from fat 433.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.13g 74%
Cholesterol 90.1mg 30%
Sodium 997.37mg 42%
Potassium 1625.2mg 35%
Total Carbs 270.56g 90%
Sugars 7.53g 30%
Dietary Fiber 9.21g 37%
Protein 66.76g 134%
Vitamin C 21.2mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 5.5mg 30%
Calcium 504.5mg 50%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.21 Kcal (407 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.54g 74%
Cholesterol 4.75mg 30%
Sodium 52.58mg 42%
Potassium 85.69mg 35%
Total Carbs 14.26g 90%
Sugars 0.4g 30%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 37%
Protein 3.52g 134%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 35%
Iron 0.3mg 30%
Calcium 26.6mg 50%

* 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

  • 40.1
    Points
  • 47
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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