Mediterranean Diet Asparagus Risotto
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Mediterranean Diet Asparagus Risotto, a creamy and satisfying dish packed with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender asparagus, aromatic garlic, and zesty lemon, this risotto is a vibrant celebration of Mediterranean cuisine. The arborio rice is gently cooked to perfection with warm vegetable broth, white wine, and a touch of Parmesan cheese for a luxuriously creamy texture without relying on heavy cream. With extra virgin olive oil and fresh parsley tying the dish together, this recipe showcases a heart-healthy twist on classic comfort food. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this asparagus risotto is a nutritious, flavorful choice for embracing Mediterranean-inspired dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1.5 cups arborio rice
- 0.5 cups white wine
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Trim the woody ends of the asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable broth in a saucepan over low heat and keep warm.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the arborio rice, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly toasted.
Pour in the white wine, stirring continuously until absorbed by the rice.
Begin adding the warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring regularly. Allow each addition to be absorbed before adding the next.
After about 15 minutes, add the asparagus pieces to the rice.
Continue adding broth, stirring until the rice is creamy and tender, about 20-25 minutes in total.
Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.1 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3765 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.4 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.8 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 764 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2959 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
