22 asparagus and leek risotto with Recipes

olive oil, divided, asparagus, trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces, salt & pepper, to taste, chicken broth, leeks, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, arborio rice, freshly grated parmesan cheese, frozen peas, thawed

olive oil, pearl barley, leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced (be sure to clean the leeks well to remove any grit), dry white wine (for non-alcoholic version substitute water or broth), water, coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper, vegetable broth, asparagus, trimmed and cut on bias into 2-inch pieces (about 1 lb), frozen peas, thawed (i used only about 6-8 ounces), freshly grated parmesan cheese, mint leaf , thinly slice plus a few whole leaves for garnish