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Spring Green Risotto, Ina's Way Recipe

Spring Green Risotto, Ina's Way Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter or 1 1/2 tbsp margarine
3 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
1 cup chopped fennel (1/2 bulb, we didn'tsp use, personal preference)
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
2/3 cup dry white wine
4 -5 cups simmering low sodium chicken broth (we used vegetable stock) or 4 -5 cups low sodium vegetable broth (we used vegetable stock)
1 lb asparagus tips
10 oz frozen peas , defrosted
1 tbsp grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup italian mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra
parmesan cheese , for serving
3 tbsp minced fresh chives, plus extra
fresh chives , for serving

Directions:

Heat the olive oil and butte or margaine(if using)r in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the leeks and fennel and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender.
Add rice and stir for a minute to coat with the oil and butter.
Add white wine and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until most of the wine has been absorbed.
Add the stock, two ladles at a time, stirring almost constantly and waiting for the stock to be absorbed before adding more.
The whole cooking process will take 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, discard the tough ends of the asparagus and cut the tips diagonally in 1 1/2-inch lengths.
Blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender.
Drain and cool immediately in ice water.
When the risotto has been cooking for 15 minutes, drain the asparagus and add to the risotto with the peas, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Continue cooking and adding stock, stirring almost constantly, until the rice is tender but still firm.
Whisk the lemon juice and mascarpone together in a small bowl.
When the risotto is done, turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone mixture, plus the Parmesan cheese.
Allow to sit off the heat for a few minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot with a sprinkling of chives and more Parmesan cheese.
Gustare!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	478.42 Kcal (2003 kJ)
Calories from fat	145.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.19g	25%
Cholesterol	32.84mg	11%
Sodium	298.81mg	12%
Potassium	426.36mg	9%
Total Carbs	60.14g	20%
Sugars	6.22g	25%
Dietary Fiber	5.99g	24%
Protein	14.55g	29%
Vitamin C	23.6mg	39%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	229.9mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.49 Kcal (638 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.16g	25%
Cholesterol	10.47mg	11%
Sodium	95.25mg	12%
Potassium	135.9mg	9%
Total Carbs	19.17g	20%
Sugars	1.98g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	24%
Protein	4.64g	29%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	39%
Iron	1.2mg	21%
Calcium	73.3mg	23%

* 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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