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Asparagus Risotto

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 21, 2008
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It's Italian! From its creamy texture and slow cooking to its flavors of garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan, this side dish is a keeper.

Asparagus Risotto

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 5
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) or vegetable broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrot
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine, Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 package (12 oz) uncooked Arborio or other short-grain rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
  • 1 box (9 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic asparagus cuts, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 oz shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 3- to 4-quart saucepan, heat broth and water to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer while preparing risotto.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion and carrot are tender. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute or until wine boils. Stir in rice, salt and 1 cup simmering liquid. Cook until liquid is absorbed into rice, stirring frequently. Continue to add liquid, 1 cup at a time, cooking until liquid is absorbed and stirring frequently.
  • Step 
    3
    When 4 cups liquid have been absorbed, stir in asparagus. Test rice for doneness, and continue adding 1/2 cup liquid at a time until rice is tender but still firm and creamy (process takes 15 to 20 minutes).
  • Step 
    4
    Remove skillet from heat. Stir in pine nuts and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

350 Calories
8g Total Fat
13g Protein
58g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
350
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
780mg
32%
Potassium
280mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
58g
19%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
2g
Protein
13g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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