Lemon Garlic Asparagus Risotto

 Lemon garlic asparagus risotto is creamy and bright without needing many ingredients. Adding asparagus near the end keeps it green and tender.

Recipe Snapshot

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 30 minutes
• Serves: 4
• Best for: spring dinners, creamy rice, vegetarian mains

Ingredients

• 1 cup arborio rice
• 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 cups warm broth
• 1/2 cup parmesan
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons butter

Method

1. Soften onion in butter.
2. Add garlic and rice and stir until the grains look glossy.
3. Add warm broth a ladle at a time, stirring often.
4. Add asparagus during the final minutes.
5. Finish with parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

Kitchen Notes

Keep the broth warm so the rice cooks steadily and releases starch.

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