Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto Recipe

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Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto
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  1. Prepare fresh mushrooms by cleaning and stemming. Set the stems aside. Cut the mushrooms into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside 1/3 of the mushrooms and coarsely chop them into smaller pieces.
  2. Put dried mushrooms, the stems from the fresh mushrooms, and six cups of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Let boil for two minutes, then remove from heat and let stand for 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve, retaining mushroom stock and discarding the solids. Keep mushroom stock warm on low heat.
  3. Prepare asparagus: Cut off 2-inch tips of each stalk and set aside. Take the remaining asparagus spears and cut crosswise into 1/4 pieces. Bring a small pan of salted water to a boil and add asparagus tips; cook until tender-crisp (about two minutes). Drain and immediately plunge into an ice bath or very cold water to stop cooking. Repeat the process with the 1/4 asparagus pieces. (Keep them in separate bowls, because they're being added at different times.).
  4. In large skillet, heat two tablespoons of olive oil and add the larger mushroom pieces (that's the 2/3 portion of the mushrooms). Cook, stirring, until golden brown (about two minutes); season with salt and pepper to taste. Add asparagus tips and cook until lightly browned (another minute or two). Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan over low heat; add garlic and onion and cook until translucent (about two minutes).
  6. Add rice and stir to coat. Add wine and two teaspoons of salt and raise heat to medium-high; cook, stirring constantly, until wine evaporates (about two minutes).
  7. Add 1/2 cup of warm mushroom stock and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is evaporated. Repeat this process two more times.
  8. Add reserved coarsely chopped mushrooms (that's the 1/3 of mushrooms cut into smaller pieces, that you haven't sauteed yet) and pepper to taste. Continue adding mushroom stock, 1/2 cup at a time, and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid has evaporated. (Should be 20 to 30 minutes total for the process of adding the mushroom stock).
  9. Add the 1/4 pieces of asparagus to the risotto and cook, stirring, for one minute.
  10. Remove risotto from heat and add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil to risotto, along with butter and cheese. Stir until butter has melted and mixture is well combined.
  11. Serve risotto topped with sauteed mushrooms and asparagus tips.
  12. NOTE: I don't use as much olive oil (or as much butter) as the recipe recommends, and it still turns out fabulously.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 708.82 Kcal (2968 kJ)
Calories from fat 344.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.3g 59%
Cholesterol 45.34mg 15%
Sodium 599.94mg 25%
Potassium 338.94mg 7%
Total Carbs 63.52g 21%
Sugars 3g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 9%
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 210.7mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 260.89 Kcal (1092 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.1g 59%
Cholesterol 16.69mg 15%
Sodium 220.81mg 25%
Potassium 124.75mg 7%
Total Carbs 23.38g 21%
Sugars 1.11g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 9%
Protein 5.52g 30%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 77.5mg 21%

* 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

  • 16.9
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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