Asparagus Risotto Recipe

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Asparagus Risotto
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Directions:

  1. Heat water and broth in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
  2. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add asparagus and cook until tender crisp. Remove asparagus; set aside.
  4. In same saucepan, cook onion in remaining 1 tablespoon butter until soft
  5. Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Increase heat to medium high; stir in 1 cup water/broth mixture.
  7. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed.
  8. Continue stirring and adding remaining water/broth mixture 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another.
  9. Cook until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
  10. Stir in asparagus, cream, cheese, salt and pepper.
  11. Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 276.98 Kcal (1160 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.06g 17%
Cholesterol 32.63mg 11%
Sodium 566.87mg 24%
Potassium 259.71mg 6%
Total Carbs 32.35g 11%
Sugars 2.22g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9%
Protein 6.27g 13%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 93.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.95 Kcal (322 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.07g 17%
Cholesterol 9.07mg 11%
Sodium 157.48mg 24%
Potassium 72.15mg 6%
Total Carbs 8.99g 11%
Sugars 0.62g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 9%
Protein 1.74g 13%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 18%
Iron 0.4mg 9%
Calcium 26.1mg 9%

* 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

  • 6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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