Asparagus Risotto Recipe

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Asparagus Risotto
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Directions:

  1. Blanch asparagus pieces in large pot of boiling, salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse asparagus under cold water. Drain asparagus well.
  2. Bring chicken broth to simmer in small saucepan. Reduce heat to low and keep broth hot. Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add rice and stir 3 minutes. Add dry white wine and cook until liquid evaporates. Continue cooking until rice is tender but still slightly firm in center and mixture is creamy, adding chicken broth 1 cup at a time and stirring almost constantly, about 20 minutes. Add blanched asparagus pieces and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 6 tablespoons butter and stir until incorporated. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Season risotto to taste with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1767.94 Kcal (7402 kJ)
Calories from fat 1389.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 154.37g 237%
Cholesterol 384.68mg 128%
Sodium 1064.15mg 44%
Potassium 343.19mg 7%
Total Carbs 69.19g 23%
Sugars 3.55g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 57%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 283.1mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 238.12 Kcal (997 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.79g 237%
Cholesterol 51.81mg 128%
Sodium 143.32mg 44%
Potassium 46.22mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.32g 23%
Sugars 0.48g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 14%
Protein 2.69g 40%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 57%
Iron 0.3mg 14%
Calcium 38.1mg 28%

* 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

  • 47.5
    Points
  • 49
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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