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Simple Asparagus Risotto

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This risotto is a bit healthier, with no cream or cheese and it requires less ingredients than most risottos. But it still tastes just as good and comforting.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegan Butter (Earth Balance)
  • ½ whole Vidalia Onion, Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1-½ cup Arborio Rice
  • ¾ pounds Asparagus, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
  • Salt To Taste

Preparation

Heat broth in a saucepan, covering to keep it warm over low heat. (I do this with all of my risottos but some people don’t find it necessary).

In a separate pan, melt the vegan butter and add onions over medium-low heat. Cook the onions for about 4 minutes, then add the garlic and continue to cook for one more minute.

Next, add the uncooked rice and toss to coat in the butter.

Now add 1/2 cup of warm broth, stirring constantly until it is absorbed. Then add the asparagus. Now continue to add 1/2 cup broth at a time, waiting for it to be absorbed before each additional 1/2 cup of broth. Continue to stir constantly.

If the rice is not tender after you’ve used all of the broth, begin adding water and continue until the rice is tender.

Now add salt to taste and serve.

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gatorgirl0217 on 8.17.2011

Thanks for the great recipe! We used short grain rice instead of arborio and it worked out beautifully.

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speckjoy on 7.8.2011

So delicious and simple! We loved this. I switched out the asparagus for peas since I had them on hand and it was delightful. Thanks for this recipe! :)

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