Spring Asparagus Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Arborio rice
  • 10 ounces asparagus
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 garlic gloves
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano
  • 1/2 cup half and half cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Mince the two garlic cloves. Add the olive oil in a saucepan and let it warm at medium heat. Add the garlic and saute faire 1 minutes. Then, add all the arborio rice. Saute for 3 minutes. Add 2 cups of water.
  2. Rinse and cut the ends of asparagus. Cut them in small pieces. Add them in the preparation and add the peas. Stir well, add some water if necessary.
  3. Then, add the half and half and the parmigiano, salt and pepper. Let it cook for 10 minutes by mixing regularly and add some water some time.
  4. When the rice is well cooked (but not to much) and the preparation is creamy and not fluid, it's ready!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

455 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 32.6g 42% DV
Carbs 34.8g 13% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10135.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 203.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 8.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 48mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 14.9mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 54.5mg 4% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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