Asparagus Risotto Recipe

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Asparagus Risotto
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Directions:

  1. Trim rough ends from asparagus; discard.
  2. Cut off asparagus tips and reserve.
  3. Cut stalks into 3/4 inch-long pieces.
  4. Place 2/3 of stalk pieces, 1 cup broth and 1 cup water in blender, reserving the remaining 1/3 of stalk pieces.
  5. Puree mixture until smooth.
  6. Set aside.
  7. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Add onion and saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
  9. Add rice and stir 1 minute.
  10. Add wine and cook until absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
  11. Add 1/2 cup broth and chopped rosemary, simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
  12. Continue to cook for 15 minutes, adding more broth by 1/2 cupfuls and allowing liquid to be absorbed before adding more, stirring often.
  13. Add reserved asparagus stalk pieces and reserved asparagus tips and continue cooking until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy; adding broth as needed and stirring often, about 10 minutes longer.
  14. Add reserved asparagus puree and stir until absorbed, about 3 minutes.
  15. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan and cream.
  16. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  17. Transfer risotto to bowl.
  18. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.
  19. Serve, passing remaining Parmesan separately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 346 Kcal (1449 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.33g 13%
Cholesterol 18.98mg 6%
Sodium 260.95mg 11%
Potassium 359.72mg 8%
Total Carbs 48.5g 16%
Sugars 2.72g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11%
Protein 13.88g 28%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 177.3mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.15 Kcal (386 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.22g 13%
Cholesterol 5.05mg 6%
Sodium 69.5mg 11%
Potassium 95.8mg 8%
Total Carbs 12.92g 16%
Sugars 0.73g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 11%
Protein 3.7g 28%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 11%
Iron 0.5mg 10%
Calcium 47.2mg 18%

* 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

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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