Asparagus Risotto Recipe

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Asparagus Risotto
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan bring at least 5 cups salted water to a boil and add the asparagus.
  2. Cook 4 minutes.
  3. Drain, reserving 3+1/2 cups cooking liquid.
  4. Place asparagus in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  5. Drain and cut the tips off the asparagus.
  6. Cut the stalks into 1/4 inch rounds.
  7. Keep tips and stalks separate.
  8. Place chicken broth and reserved cooking liquid in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  9. Reduce heat to low.
  10. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  11. Add onion and saute 5 minutes.
  12. Add rice and continue sauteing 2 minutes, stirring.
  13. Add 3/4 c hot liquid and simmer, stirring frequently, until is absorbed.
  14. Add asparagus rounds and 3/4 cup hot liquid.
  15. Simmer, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed.
  16. Continue adding hot liquid, 3/4 cup at a time, simmering and stirring frequently, until rice is cooked and liquid has been absorbed.
  17. Mix in the reserved asparagus tips, butter and grated cheese.
  18. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  19. Place into serving bowls and top with shaved Parmesan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 365.55 Kcal (1530 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.91g 18%
Cholesterol 18.06mg 6%
Sodium 371.29mg 15%
Potassium 329.29mg 7%
Total Carbs 48.55g 16%
Sugars 3.59g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.28g 13%
Protein 11.09g 22%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 159mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.59 Kcal (522 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.06g 18%
Cholesterol 6.15mg 6%
Sodium 126.55mg 15%
Potassium 112.24mg 7%
Total Carbs 16.55g 16%
Sugars 1.22g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 13%
Protein 3.78g 22%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 14%
Iron 0.7mg 11%
Calcium 54.2mg 16%

* 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

  • 7.6
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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