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Asparagus and Ham Risotto
Portions:
4
Preparation Time:
10
minutes
mins
Cooking Time:
25
minutes
minutes
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Equipment
Large skillet or saucepan,
stirring spoon
grater
Ingredients
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1
small
onion
finely chopped
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400
g
14 oz green asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
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125
g
4.4 oz ham, diced
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1 ½
tablespoons
butter
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300
g
10.5 oz Arborio rice (risotto rice)
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8
dl
approximately 3 1/3 cups chicken broth (made from bouillon cubes)
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50
g
1.7 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
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Salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, asparagus pieces, and diced ham.
Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the rice grains are translucent.
Gradually add the chicken broth, about 1/2 to 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more.
Continue this process until the rice is creamy and tender, about 20 minutes.
Once the rice is cooked, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Serve the risotto hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
A light-bodied white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc complements the delicate flavors of the asparagus and ham in this dish.
Nutritional Information
Calories:
400
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
55
g
|
Protein:
15
g
|
Fat:
12
g
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
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Recipe Category
Main Dish
/
Pork
/
Rice
/
Vegetables
Country
European
/
Italian