Asparagus and Pea Risotto
Always a favourite side dish or base to serve up with grilled chicken, fish or steak. Change up the vegetables you add throughout the season for different colours and flavours your family will enjoy.
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Yield 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1-1/2 cups Arborio Rice
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
- 4 1/2 cups Hot Vegetable Broth approx.
- 1-1/2 cups Asparagus chopped
- 1 cup Peas fresh
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook stirring for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add rice; stir to coat for about 1 minute. Stir in wine until almost all is cooked in.
- Using a ladle, pour in about 1 cup (250 mL) of the broth; increase heat to just above medium, but not quite medium high. Cook, stirring until most of liquid is evaporated. Continue this process for about 15 minutes using as much of the stock necessary.
- Stir in asparagus and peas; cook for about 5 minutes, adding more broth if necessary. Cook rice until tender but firm, remove from heat. Stir in cheese and butter until melted and smooth.
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Asparagus and Pea Risotto
Per
311 g
Calories
310
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Sugars
4
g
4
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Cholesterol
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
140
mg
6
%
Vitamin A
300
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
16.5
mg
20
%
Calcium
40
mg
4
%
Iron
1.1
mg
6
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
Recipe developed by Emily Richards