Lemon Asparagus Risotto Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Lemon Asparagus Risotto Recipe). Lower in fat than most risotto recipes but no one will know! I like to serve this as a main dish under some steamed halibut or other white fish.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lemon Asparagus Risotto Recipe

Ingredients

20 fresh asparagus spears

trimmed

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion

diced

1 stalk celery

diced

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 clove garlic

minced

1 cup arborio rice

½ cup dry white wine

¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons lemon juice

½ teaspoon lemon zest

Green Rice III

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus cover and steam until tender about 5 minutes. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; set aside.

Step 2

Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat; keep at a simmer while preparing risotto.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery until vegetables are tender about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in garlic and arborio rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly toasted about 5 more minutes.

Step 4

Pour white wine into rice mixture stirring constantly until liquid is evaporated about 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth into rice one ladleful at a time allowing liquid to absorb completely before adding more while stirring constantly about 20 minutes. Add asparagus and stir.

Step 5

Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese lemon juice and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Asparagus Risotto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 356.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.1g 22%

Carbohydrates: 53.4g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 3.7g

Fat: 8.7g 13%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 7.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 684.1IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 10.1mg 17%

Folate: 50.3mcg 13%

Calcium: 95.6mg 10%

Iron: 2.4mg 14%

Magnesium: 20.7mg 7%

Potassium: 254.7mg 7%

Sodium: 355.2mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 77.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.