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Creamy Asparagus Risotto

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Egg Free, Low Calorie, Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Time: Max 30 min
Calories: 450 - 650 kcal
Type: meal plan recipes
Diet: egg-free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 475kcal
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup (100 g) risotto rice (Carnaroli gives the best results but Arborio is easier to find)
  • 5 oz (140 g) asparagus
  • 2 tsp butter (or double the amount olive oil)
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 cup (100 g) peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 3 cups (700 ml) vegetable broth
  • ½ cup (60 g) hard cheese, grated (and make sure it’s with vegetarian rennet of course!)
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

Optional - if you have them to hand, great - throw them in!

  • 1 small handful mint, fresh (dried or frozen work too!)
  • 1 small handful basil, fresh (again, dried or frozen work too!)
  • 1 small handful parsley, fresh (again, any form will do)
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar

Instructions

  • Chop the asparagus into small pieces.
  • Finely dice an onion.
  • Let the butter/oil melt in the pan and add the onion and cook until it’s translucent.
  • Add the rice and toast for a minute or two. (optional: fry the rice in 1/2 cup white wine until the wine has evaporated)
  • Then add 500ml of the stock and stir.
  • Leave on a low simmer for 15 minutes (better stay nearby so you can give it an occasional stir).
  • Add in the nutritional yeast, asparagus and peas, stir and leave for 5 more minutes.
    A skillet of risotto rice, asparagus and peas cooking in stock | Hurry The Food Up
  • You probably need to add some more liquid (it will depend on the heat applied).
  • Now, check the rice. It may need a few more minutes to finish cooking.
    A wooden spoon lifts partly cooked risotto from a pan | Hurry The Food Up
  • Once the rice is soft it’s time to give it the finishing touch - if needed add a little water (add in small amounts, you don’t wanna overdo it!) and a little grated cheese to get the creaminess right.
  • Remember: it needs to flow like lava.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1647mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2574IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 6mg