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Indulge in the culinary delight of Baked Asparagus and Spinach Risotto, a delectable dish that harmoniously blends the flavors of fresh asparagus, tender spinach, and creamy risotto rice. This vegetarian masterpiece is a symphony of textures, with the crisp-tender asparagus and spinach providing a delightful contrast to the creamy, cheesy risotto. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. It can be easily customized to suit your preferences, making it a perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party dish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this Baked Asparagus and Spinach Risotto is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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BAKED ASPARAGUS SPINACH RISOTTO



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Make and share this Baked Asparagus Spinach Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup arborio rice
4 ounces fresh spinach leaves
3 cups chicken stock
1 dash salt
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups asparagus, sliced into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a dutch oven heat oil over medium flame.
  • Add onions, saute until softened.
  • Add rice, stirring to coat well.
  • Stir in spinach, salt, nutmeg, and 2 cups of stock.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook 7 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/4 c cheese.
  • Cover and bake in oven 15 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus and remaining 1/4 c cheese. add 1/2-1 cup of stock if mixture is dry.
  • Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.

RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 bunches thick asparagus (about 2 pounds)
1 sprig fresh thyme or lemon thyme
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, diced
2 cups arborio rice
Kosher salt
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 head Bibb lettuce, cut into strips
8 ounces robiola or taleggio cheese, thinly sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

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.

RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus
2 shallots, minced
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups raw Italian arborio rice
1 to 1 1/2 quarts hot chicken stock
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Trim the asparagus and steam until al dente. Cool and cut into three-quarter-inch pieces.
  • In a large heavy skillet or casserole, saute the shallots with the peppers in butter and oil until the shallots are translucent. Add the rice and cook, stirring, so that it is thoroughly coated. Add the asparagus, saute for a minute. Add a cupful of hot stock and cook, stirring continually, until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and half a cup of broth. Continue stirring so that the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan, and add more broth, half a cup at a time, until the rice is cooked. It is done when it is al dente.
  • Stir in the cheese, correct seasoning, sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 439, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 926 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH RISOTTO WITH TALEGGIO



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This recipe, based on the nettle risotto from River Café in London, substitutes spinach, which is easier to find and less perilous to work with. It's best made with mature, crinkly spinach, which has a more robustly mineral flavor than delicate baby leaves, but use whichever you can get. The melting taleggio makes the rice supremely creamy, and adds a funky earthiness. Note that it's easiest to remove the rind and cut the cheese into cubes when it's straight-from-the-fridge cold, then let it come to room temperature as you cook the rice. If you'd like to use an equal quantity of nettles here instead of spinach, you can.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, grains and rice, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cold taleggio
10 ounces/8 packed cups spinach, any thick stems removed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium red onion, finely diced
3 cups finely diced celery
2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1 1/2 cup Arborio rice
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, more as needed
3/4 cup dry white wine
3 1/2 cups good vegetable or chicken stock

Steps:

  • Cut the rind off the taleggio and discard. Dice the cheese into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside at room temperature as you prepare the rice.
  • Line a colander with a clean dish towel and place spinach inside. Heat about 8 cups of water until boiling, then pour over spinach; the spinach will wilt. Let spinach sit until cool enough to handle, then use the dish towel to squeeze out the water. Transfer spinach to a food processor and blend with 1 tablespoon butter until smooth. (You'll end up with about 1 cup of purée.) Reserve.
  • Melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery and garlic; cook until translucent, about 7 minutes. Stir in rice and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook until toasted and golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in wine and cook until it's absorbed, about 3 minutes. Stir in stock, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring often but not necessarily continuously, until the stock is finished and the rice is cooked through but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach purée, then taste and add more salt, if needed. Add taleggio and stir to melt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 496, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 901 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS AND BOCCONCINI RISOTTO BAKE (SLICE)



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This is a simple baked risotto with asparagus, baby spinach and mini bocconcini cheese. If you use Gluten Free liquid stock the dish will be gluten free. It makes a large dish and its great served warm with a salad. Left-overs are also great and reheat well. It's also a good dish for buffets or picnics. Kids love it too! It has a lot of ingredients but is very easy to make

Provided by Jubes

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

40 g butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 large leek, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 cups arborio rice
1 liter vegetable stock
1 cup water
1/2 cup cream
2 bunches asparagus, coarsely chopped (can use one bunch)
100 g baby spinach leaves
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
180 g baby bocconcini, drained (or use chopped larger bocconcini pieces)
1/2 cup tasty cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and oil in a large pan. Add the sliced leek and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the leek is tender. Add the rice and continue to stir for one minute.
  • Add the liquid stock, the water and cream. Mix to combine.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in asparagus, spinach leaves, parmesan and parsley. Remove from the heat and stir in the eggs.
  • Spoon in 1/2 of the rice mixture into a greased 12 cup ovenproof dish. Arrange the bocconcini over the rice. Top with the remaining mixture. Sprinkle over the tasty cheese. I use a lasagne dish to make this recipe.
  • Cook uncovered 180 degrees celcius for 25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Stand at least 10 minutes before serving. The slice cuts better the longer that it is left.

BAKED RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS, SPINACH, AND PARMESAN



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Yield 4 1 cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
8 cups spinach leaves (about 4 ounces)
2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups (1-inch) diagonally sliced asparagus

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 minutes or until tender. Add rice; stir well. Stir in spinach, broth, salt, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer; cook 7 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Stir in asparagus; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Cover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.

BAKED RISOTTO WITH GREENS AND PEAS



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This easy baked risotto eliminates the constant stirring required in traditional risotto recipes. It's laden with vegetables, namely kale and spinach, but other leafy greens like Swiss chard or collard greens would work equally well. If you happen to have some extra asparagus, sub it in for the peas. This risotto makes a great starter or side dish, but you can also turn it into a vegetarian main course by using vegetable or mushroom stock in place of the chicken broth, and topping it with sautéed mushrooms, a fried egg or crispy tofu slices. Leftovers can be refrigerated for two days and reheated with more broth, or repurposed into crunchy rice cakes or arancini. Simply form into patties or balls, coat in bread crumbs and shallow-fry until golden and crunchy.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, weeknight, casseroles, grains and rice, one pot, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 cup Arborio rice (about 7 ounces)
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 ounces green or lacinato kale (about ⅓ bunch), stems separated and thinly sliced, leaves stacked and cut into 1/4-inch-thick ribbons (about 4 packed cups)
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces baby spinach (about 4 packed cups)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan (3 ounces), plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add rice, season with salt and pepper, and stir until coated in oil and lightly toasted, 2 minutes.
  • Add kale, season with salt and pepper, and stir until wilted, 30 seconds. Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and bake until almost all of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and peas until spinach is wilted. Add Parmesan, butter and lemon juice, and stir until well blended and saucy. (Liquid will continue to absorb as risotto sits.) Season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls and top with more Parmesan.

SPANAKORIZO (A GREEK SPINACH RISOTTO)



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One of our favourite vegetarian (ladera) meals. Most often, it is made 'white' - without the use of tomato paste added to the cooking liquid. I like it both way, though, and alternate.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs spinach, cleaned, stemmed, torn or 1 1/2 lbs cut into smaller pieces and washed in several changes water
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped spring onion (white and green)
1 small onion, chopped
1 leek, chopped (optional)
1 1/4 cups rice, short-grain is best (or use Arborio, but at a pinch, you can use converted. I often make it with brown rice for more fibe)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
3 cups water
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
feta cheese
kalamata olive
crusty bread

Steps:

  • In a deep pan heat oil and gently fry onion and leek (if used) until soft.
  • Wash (or soak if necessary depending on what kind of rice you use) rice, drain and add to onion.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except spinach, and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 more minutes (longer, if using brown rice).
  • Add the spinach, stir well and cover. Reduce heat and simmer on low heat for 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Leave tightly covered and allow to stand at least 1/2 an hour before serving.
  • Serve with feta cheese, kalamata olives, crusty, peasant-style bread, a glass of wine and you'll think you're in Greece!

BAKED ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Cooking your Italian rice in the oven saves you laborious stirring time - plus this one's low in fat and calories

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tsp olive oil
1 small onion , chopped
300g risotto rice
400ml can asparagus soup
850ml vegetable stock
small bunch parsley , chopped
300g asparagus , ends trimmed
10 cherry tomatoes , halved
25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in an ovenproof casserole dish, add the onion and cook for 5 mins until softened. Add the rice and cook for 1 min more, stirring to coat in the oil. Tip in the soup and stock, season and stir well to combine, then bring to the boil. Cover and place in the oven.
  • Bake for 15 mins, then remove the dish from the oven, give the rice a good mix, stirring in the parsley. Place the asparagus and tomatoes on top of the rice. Return to the oven, uncovered, for a further 15 mins. Scatter with the cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 70 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

OVEN-BAKED SPINACH RISOTTO



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Make and share this Oven-Baked Spinach Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finally chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 cup arborio rice
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth (or use homemade chicken broth)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Butter a 1-1/2-quart casserole dish.
  • Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in green pepper, onion and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the rice; stir to coat well.
  • Stir in fresh spinach leaves, chicken broth and about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, black pepper and salt and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil; simmer for about 3 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (or to taste).
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh asparagus and spinach, flavorful Parmesan cheese, and creamy arborio rice are essential for a delicious risotto.
  • Don't overcook the rice. Arborio rice should be cooked until it is al dente, with a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Stir the risotto constantly. This helps to prevent the rice from sticking to the pan and also helps to create a creamy sauce.
  • Add the asparagus and spinach towards the end of the cooking time. This will help to preserve their鮮豔的顏色 and crisp texture.
  • Season the risotto to taste. Salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese are all classic seasonings for risotto.

Conclusion:

Baked asparagus and spinach risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also relatively easy to make, especially if you use a few simple tips. With a little planning and effort, you can create a restaurant-quality risotto that will impress your family and friends.

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