Risotto With Asparagus, Mint and Lemon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb asparagus , tough ends removed
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp butter, divided use
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup vermouth or 1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
1 lemon , juice and zest of
salt
pepper

Directions:

Remove tips from asperagus and slice stalks into thin disks.
Pour stock and water into medium saucepan and heat to low simmer. In 3-quart or larger pot, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until all the grains are well-coated. Quickly pour in vermouth or wine and stir until it has evaporated.
Turn heat down to medium low and begin adding warmed stock to rice a ladleful (about 1/2 cup) at a time, stirring after each addition and waiting until the stock has been absorbed before adding more. Stir often enough to prevent rice from sticking to pan.
When about half the stock has been absorbed, stir in asparagus slices and tips, then continue adding stock by the ladleful and stirring until it is absorbed. About 20 minutes after you began the process, taste rice for doneness. It should be tender, but not mushy, with a bit of crunch at the center. You may not need to add all the stock. The end texture should be creamy and slightly loose.
Turn off heat and stir in remaining butter, cheese, mint and lemon zest and juice. Check seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed. Cover pan and let risotto rest for a few minutes before serving. Pass additional Parmesan at the table.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	386.73 Kcal (1619 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.03g	19%
Cholesterol	22.6mg	8%
Sodium	178.48mg	7%
Potassium	320.19mg	7%
Total Carbs	50.64g	17%
Sugars	2.35g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.61g	14%
Protein	10.7g	21%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	60.8mg	338%
Calcium	148.3mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	106.67 Kcal (447 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.32g	19%
Cholesterol	6.23mg	8%
Sodium	49.23mg	7%
Potassium	88.32mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.97g	17%
Sugars	0.65g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1g	14%
Protein	2.95g	21%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	19%
Iron	16.8mg	338%
Calcium	40.9mg	15%

* 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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