Asparagus Risotto

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound Asparagus
  • 1.5 Tbsp butter + 1/2 teaspoon butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion or shallots
  • 1/2 cup arborio rice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (or 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice and 1/8 cup of water)
  • 1 and 3/4 cup if chicken or veggie stock (can also use some of the Spartacus water for stock)
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    1. Cut Asparagus in pieces and broil with 1/8 of water. Cook for 2 min
  2. 2
    2. Out them in ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3
    2. In a saucepan heat 1.5 Tbsp butter on medium heat. Add onion and cook for a few minutes until translucent. Add the rice and cook for 2 more minutes. Stirring until nicely coated.
  4. 4
    3. While the shallots are cooking, bring the stock into a simmer in a saucepan.
  5. 5
    4. Add the wine, slowly stir, allowing the rice to absorb the wine. Once the wine is almost completely absorb Ed add 1/2 cup of stock. Continue this process with stirring until the rice is tender but still firm for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. 6
    5. Gently stir the Parmesan cheese the remaining 1 teaspoon butter and the asparagus. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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