Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our exquisite Asparagus Risotto, where tender asparagus, aromatic lemon, and earthy thyme dance harmoniously on a bed of creamy risotto. This vegetarian delight is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients, offering a delightful balance of textures and flavors. With simple yet elegant preparation, this dish elevates the humble asparagus to a culinary masterpiece.
Alongside this delectable Asparagus Risotto, we've curated a selection of equally enticing recipes to tantalize your taste buds. From the vibrant and refreshing Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette to the hearty and comforting Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Pasta, each recipe showcases the versatility of this весенний vegetable.
For a quick and flavorful side dish, try our Asparagus with Garlic Butter, featuring tender asparagus spears coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce. And for a unique and satisfying meal, delve into our Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart, where creamy goat cheese and crisp asparagus create a harmonious blend of flavors encased in a flaky crust.
Whether you seek a sophisticated main course or a delectable side dish, our collection of asparagus recipes offers something for every palate. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors in our Asparagus Risotto, as well as the diverse array of culinary delights inspired by this remarkable vegetable.
LEMON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
Lower in fat than most risotto recipes but no one will know! I like to serve this as a main dish under some steamed halibut or other white fish.
Provided by stefychefy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
- Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat; keep at a simmer while preparing risotto.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in garlic and arborio rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 more minutes.
- Pour white wine into rice mixture, stirring constantly, until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth into rice, one ladleful at a time, allowing liquid to absorb completely before adding more while stirring constantly, about 20 minutes. Add asparagus and stir.
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
BEST ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
This flavor-packed asparagus risotto pairs creamy arborio rice with Parmesan and lemony roasted asparagus. A true crowd pleaser!
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Main Dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the broth, water, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a saucepan and place it over low heat. (You'll use this warmed broth to stir into the risotto).
- Mince the onion, then place it in a bowl and reserve. Cut off the tough bottom ends of the asparagus and then cut them into two-inch pieces.
- Add the asparagus stalks to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then sprinkle on 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Add the zest of 1/2 lemon and mix with your hands. Thinly slice 2 lemon wheels from the lemon, then cut each in half and add them right on the tray.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and the 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender. Add the garlic powder and rice and cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes until the rice starts to turn light brown. Stir in the wine and cook until the liquid is fully absorbed.
- Place the tray with the asparagus in the oven and 10 to 15 minutes, until bright green and tender when pierced by a fork at the thickest part. The timing will depend on the thickness of the asparagus spears. (You'll remove it from the oven while you're cooking the risotto in the next step.)
- Add two ladles of the hot broth to the risotto. Cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid is fully absorbed, then add two more ladles of both. Cook in this same manner for about 12 minutes, adding two ladles and stirring. After the 12 minutes, taste a grain of rice. If it's creamy but still al dente in the center, you're ready for the final step! If not, continue to cook and add broth for a few minutes more.
- When the rice is al dente, reduce the heat to low. Add two more ladles of broth, the Parmesan cheese and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes until you've got a thick and creamy risotto. Then stir in the asparagus and roasted lemon wedges and serve immediately. Stores refrigerated in a sealed container for 3 days, though the color of the asparagus will fade (reheat before serving).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Sugar 5.2 g, Sodium 938.8 mg, Fat 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 89.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 16.9 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg
INSTANT POT® ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
This creamy asparagus risotto looks and tastes decadent, but it's surprisingly easily made in the Instant Pot®!
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and melt. Stir in shallots and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Remove shallots and garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add asparagus and saute in butter for 2 minutes; remove and set aside on a plate.
- Return shallots and garlic to the Instant Pot® and pour in wine. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden or plastic spoon, for 30 seconds. Stir in rice and saute in the wine mixture for 2 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any brown bits. Stir in chicken broth, cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cancel Saute function.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, stirring until cheese is melted. Stir in reserved asparagus pieces. Allow risotto to thicken in the pot, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.4 calories, Carbohydrate 81.3 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1498.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel the bottom third of the asparagus stalks with a vegetable peeler. Snap each stalk where it breaks naturally; reserve 4 of the peeled bottoms for crostini (below). Thinly slice 6 asparagus bottoms and place the rest of the bottoms in a saucepan with 8 cups water and the thyme to make asparagus broth; bring to a simmer.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until glossy, about 1 minute. Add 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Pour in the wine and stir until absorbed. Stir in 1/2 cup of the asparagus broth until absorbed (use a ladle to add the broth, keeping the solids in the pan). Continue to add broth in 1/2-cup increments, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more, about 10 minutes. (You should have about half the broth left.) Stir in the sliced asparagus bottoms and the lemon zest. Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until the rice is just tender, 5 to 8 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the asparagus tips in a large skillet, cover with water and season with salt and pepper. Simmer over medium-high heat until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the parmesan and lemon juice to the risotto. Stir in the lettuce, remove from the heat and season with salt. Divide among bowls, top with the robiola and season with pepper. Drizzle the asparagus tips with olive oil and spoon over the risotto.
LEMON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
Steps:
- For the asparagus: Cut off the asparagus tops and reserve. Chop the stems into pieces, discarding the woody bits. (If the stems are really thick and tough looking, peel them first.) Heat the oil and butter in a saute pan. Add the stem pieces and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic and then the asparagus tips. Pour over 1/4 cup/60 ml water, season with salt and pepper and cook until tender, 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the asparagus. (If you like, you can add a sprig of fresh rosemary to the dish with the garlic and asparagus tips, then remove it at the end)
- For the risotto: On a separate burner, in a pot, bring the chicken stock to a simmer. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan and cook the onions and shallots until soft, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the rice and stir until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the wine and reduce until almost dry. Add a ladle of stock and cook, stirring, until it disappears. Continue one ladle at a time, until the rice is tender and creamy, about 30 minutes. To serve: Remove from the heat and stir through the asparagus, remaining tablespoon of butter, lemon zest and half the cheese. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Spoon the risotto into bowls and scatter over the remaining cheese.
ASPARAGUS RISOTTO WITH LEMON THYME AND PARMESAN
I have recently moved to England's Asparagus growing capital and I can't wait for the new season when I can over indulge in this deliciously light risotto
Provided by WicklewoodWench
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Snap the woody ends off the asparagus about 2cm (1in) up. Place on to a
- roasting tray, drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and roast for 8 minutes until lightly charred.
- Heat the stock in a large saucepan and leave on a gentle simmer. In another large pan, preferably with shallow sides, heat the rest of the oil and sauté the shallots and garlic until softened but not coloured.
- Stir in the rice. When the rice begins to 'hiss' add the wine and a ladleful of stock, stir well until all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Continue adding the liquid at intervals for 15 minutes, then add the asparagus and thyme and mix well.
- Cook for a further 3-5 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender but still firm.
- Add the last ladleful of stock, the butter and Parmesan.
- Season, stir well, add extra Parmesan, a sprinkle of thyme leaves and a grind of black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.7, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 400.4, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.3
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Prep the asparagus properly: Wash the asparagus spears thoroughly and trim off the woody ends. Cut the spears into 1-inch pieces.
- Cook the risotto in stages: Add the rice to the hot pan and toast it for a minute or two before adding the liquid. This will help the rice absorb the flavors of the other ingredients and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the risotto, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even a combination of the two.
- Stir the risotto frequently: Stirring the risotto frequently will help to prevent it from sticking to the pan and will also help to release the starch from the rice, which will create a creamy texture.
- Add the cheese and herbs at the end: Once the risotto is cooked through, stir in the cheese and herbs. This will add flavor and richness to the risotto.
Conclusion:
Asparagus risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its vibrant green color and delicate flavor, asparagus risotto is sure to impress your guests.
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