Who says eating healthy is boring? Well I have a healthy-delicious recipe for you, family and friends. This risotto recipes uses arborio rice, asparagus and is perfect as a side dish for lunch or dinner.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
INGREDIENTES
900-mL pkg chicken or vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium white cooking onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice (Can’t find arborio rice? Click here if you’re using white rice instead.)
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 bunch roasted asparagus cut into 1-in. pieces
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp butter
DIRECTIONS
1. Simmer broth plus 1 1/2 cups water in a pot over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Keep warm.
2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until very soft but not browned, about 8 min. Add garlic and cook for 1 more min. Add rice and stir until it is well-coated with oil, about 1 min. Add wine and stir continuously until the wine has been absorbed by the rice. Add 2 cups warm broth and cook, stirring, until the liquid has been absorbed. Repeat, adding broth in 1/2-cup increments until rice is soft, with a slight firmness in the centre. The cooking time will be about 20 min.
3. Remove from heat and stir in roasted asparagus, Parmesan and butter. Season with salt and pepper. salt and pepper to taste.
Originally published in the Walmart Live Better Spring 2013 issue / Photo: Steve Krug
