Asparagus Risotto

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Asparagus Risotto

 

Recipe By : Mr. Food's Italian Kitchen by Art Ginsburg

Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Italian Rice

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil -- 1 inch thick

1 small onion -- finely chopped

1 cup long-grain white rice

14 1/2 ounces vegetable broth

15 ounces canned asparagus cuts -- drained and

mashed

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

In a medium-sized saucepan, eat the butter and oil over

medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or

until golden. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring until the

rice is coated. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the

heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the

asparagus, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the Parmesan

cheese and stir until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is

creamy. Serve immediately.

 

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NOTES : it's easy to mash the asparagus--just drain the liquid

from the can and, with a fork, mash the asparagus right in the

can.