RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND BISON BACON

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Risotto with Asparagus and Bison Bacon image

This recipe is a hearty take on the traditional risotto dish, complete with asparagus and bison bacon.

Provided by The Bison Council

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     The Bison Council

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 ⅓ cups uncooked Arborio or long-grain rice
4 cups chicken broth
¼ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces bison bacon
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place asparagus in single layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake, uncovered, for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool slightly. Cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Cook onion in hot butter for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add rice. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Carefully stir in broth and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes (do not lift lid).
  • Meanwhile, cook bison bacon, 1/2 at a time, over medium heat in a large skillet for 5 to 6 minutes per batch or until crisp, turning occasionally. If necessary, drain on paper towels. Transfer to a cutting board. Cool slightly; chop into bite-size pieces.
  • Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in asparagus. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in bison bacon pieces and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 578.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

GuNeR FaZe
[email protected]

This risotto is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Sabrina Pintos
[email protected]

I've made this risotto several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


farry farry
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and only requires a few ingredients.


Yenzi Ntando
[email protected]

I'm a big fan of asparagus and bison bacon, so I was really excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus and bacon added a nice touch of smokiness and crunch.


William Reagan
[email protected]

This risotto was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the recipe.


Habitamu Ayele
[email protected]

I had a hard time finding bison bacon at my local grocery store. I ended up using regular bacon, and it was still delicious.


Rabin Chitrakar
[email protected]

I found that this risotto was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the recipe.


Md Readay
[email protected]

This risotto is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Soltan Walid
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I loved it in this risotto. The bacon and cheese really helped to balance out the flavor.


Kasey Campbell
[email protected]

This risotto is so creamy and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Gogo Mai
[email protected]

I wasn't sure how the bison bacon would taste in this risotto, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a smoky flavor that was really delicious.


Biruk Gamer
[email protected]

This risotto is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I always have a bunch in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Rohaa Nasir
[email protected]

I've never had bison bacon before, but it was delicious in this risotto.


Jonathan Nielsen
[email protected]

The flavors in this risotto are amazing. The asparagus and bison bacon complement each other perfectly.


Luka Charkviani
[email protected]

I love how easy this risotto is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Shanna Rampersad
[email protected]

This risotto was a hit with my family! The asparagus and bison bacon added a unique and delicious flavor.