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Asparagus Risotto

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Asparagus Risotto

A creamy spring risotto studded with tender asparagus, finished with lemon, parmesan and fresh mint for an elegant, seasonal dish.

Total time
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Vegetarian
vegetariangluten-free

Ingredients

400garborio rice
500gasparagus, tips reserved and stalks chopped
1large onion, finely diced
3 clovesgarlic, minced
200mldry white wine
1.2Lhot vegetable stock
100gparmesan, grated
60gbutter
1lemon, juiced and zested
1 handfulfresh mint

Instructions

1

Blanch asparagus tips 2 minutes, set aside. Blend stalks with some stock to a puree.

2

Soften onion in butter, add garlic.

3

Add rice and toast 2 minutes, add wine.

4

Add stock ladle by ladle, stirring constantly, 18 minutes.

5

Stir in asparagus puree for a vibrant green colour.

6

Remove from heat, stir in parmesan and remaining butter.

7

Add lemon juice and zest.

8

Serve topped with blanched asparagus tips and fresh mint.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
445
Protein
17.1g
Fat
20.3g
Carbs
42.4g
Fiber
4.3g
Sodium
1533mg

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