Asparagus Risotto Recipe

Name: Asparagus Risotto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus; 1 large leek (or white onion, diced); 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped; 1 cup arborio rice; 1/4 cup white wine, optional- or skip it; 3 1/2 cups hot vegetable broth; 1/2 cup basil leaves (or sub flat leaf parsley); 1 lemon, zest and juice to taste; 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Optional Garnish: lemon zest, basil ribbons, pecorino cheese, optional toasted pinenuts (or other nuts or seeds), chili flakes (Urfa biber is nice) Leek oil (optional) or a drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This Asparagus Risotto recipe is a delicious celebration of spring! It is vibrant, lemony, and creamy, made with fresh asparagus, lemon, leeks, and basil.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:52:37 GMT