Asparagus Risotto: Easy Comfort Food that Elevates Your Dinner
Learn how to make a delicious asparagus risotto that’s perfect for any dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth over low heat.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the Arborio rice and stir for a couple of minutes until lightly toasted.
- Gradually add the warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently.
- When the rice is almost done, add the asparagus and continue to cook.
- Once the rice is creamy and tender, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This risotto is great for meal prep!
- Feel free to substitute the asparagus with other seasonal vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Asparagus Risotto