Spring Risotto With Asparagus Recipe

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Spring Risotto With Asparagus
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  1. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, add 1/4 cup water to 1 3/4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  3. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat. Add onion; cook 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in peas, uncooked rice, and salt; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in 1 cup broth mixture; cook for 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until liquid is absorbed before adding more (about 20 minutes total).
  5. Stir in asparagus, Neufchâtel cheese, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Spoon 1 cup risotto into each of 4 bowls.
  6. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese; sprinkle evenly with thyme.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 72.01 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.32g 4%
Cholesterol 2.63mg 1%
Sodium 123.38mg 5%
Potassium 69mg 1%
Total Carbs 9.88g 3%
Sugars 1.15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 2.3g 5%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 29.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.38 Kcal (450 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.46g 4%
Cholesterol 3.92mg 1%
Sodium 184mg 5%
Potassium 102.91mg 1%
Total Carbs 14.73g 3%
Sugars 1.71g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 4%
Protein 3.43g 5%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 3%
Calcium 44.5mg 3%

* 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

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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