nutritional information

Per SERVING:

  • Calories: 190
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g

Mushroom-Asparagus Risotto

Serves 6

This Italian classic is perfect for those coolish nights when you want something warm that still has a taste of spring.
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 ½ cups vegetable stock
  • 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 1 Tbs. fresh lemon zest
  1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 3 minutes, or until softened. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 5 minutes more, or until mushrooms are browned and their juice has evaporated. Stir in rice, salt and pepper, and cook 1 minute.
  2. Add 1 cup stock to saucepan, and cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes, or until it’s mostly absorbed. Stir in another cup stock, and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat until you have 1/2 cup stock left. Add asparagus and last 1/2 cup of stock; cook 4 minutes more, or until stock is absorbed and asparagus is tender. Fold in cheese and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
April 2005

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