Saffron Risotto Primavera

Saffron Risotto Primavera

Info

Rating
Calories
674.0
Protein
20.0
Sodium
1680.0
Fat
16.0

Description

Start this meatless meal with artichokes filled with a lemon mayonnaise for dipping, and serve the risotto with a mixed green and cherry tomato salad and a basket of toasted herb bread. To polish things off, set out a purchased raspberry tart.

Ingredients

3 cups canned vegetable broth
8 ounces slender asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
1 cup frozen petit peas, thawed
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)

Directions

  1. Bring vegetable broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add asparagus pieces and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl. Add white wine and saffron threads to vegetable broth and bring to simmer.
  2. Heat olive oil in another heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and stir until translucent, about 2 minutes. Mix in all but 1/4 cup broth mixture. Simmer rice uncovered until tender and creamy but still slightly firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Mix in peas, then asparagus and Parmesan cheese. Add remaining 1/4 cup broth if risotto seems dry. Season with salt and pepper.

Tags

    Cheese Rice Vegetarian Quick & Easy Saffron Asparagus Pea Spring Summer Healthy Bon Appétit
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