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Risotto with Fresh Asparagus

Admin Januar 27, 2026

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

30 min

Servings

4

Calories

162

Risotto with Fresh Asparagus

Classic Italian risotto with tender asparagus and lemon zest. Creamy and elegant!

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 tablespoons onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated 3/4 cup short-grain risotto rice (arborio) 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, cleaned and cut into 1-inch lengths

Instructions

1. Pour stock into saucepan. Bring to boil and let simmer over low heat. 2. In a heavy skillet, sauté garlic and onions in water or small amount of stock over low heat until soft. 3. Add lemon zest and rice. Stir with fork until rice is well coated. 4. Add 1 cup warm stock; cook over low heat until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. 5. Repeat with another cup of stock. 6. Add remaining 1/2 cup stock. When absorbed, rice should be done. 7. Steam asparagus separately. 8. Add asparagus to risotto just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 162
Protein 11,00 g
Carbohydrates 34,00 g
Fat 0,00 g

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