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I have actually never made risotto before.\u00a0 I was apprehensive given the fact it is a difficult dish to prepare correctly, meaning the consistency… keeping it creamy but not over cooked is hard.<\/p>\n
I used a large skillet that provided a broad base so the rice cooked evenly. \u00a0I stirred the rice constantly adding the broth as the liquid reduced and this too was a key to getting the rice cooked perfectly. \u00a0I suggest using a thinner asparagus as it works better in this dish. \u00a0You can also add some crispy pancetta to make this a meal in itself. \u00a0I really enjoyed the lemon flavor with the rice and asparagus. \u00a0I love the flavor of leeks but shallots or onions also can be substituted. \u00a0Make the dish first, then play with flavor and substitutes veggies your next time cooking. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n
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INGREDIENTS:
\n\u2022 3 (14 \u00bd oz) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
\n\u2022 1 tablespoon olive oil
\n\u2022 \u00bd cup finely chopped leeks
\n\u2022 1 \u00bd cups uncooked Arborio rice
\n\u2022 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
\n\u2022 \u00bd cup dry white wine
\n\u2022 3 cups steamed (still crisp) asparagus, cut diagonally into1 inch pieces
\n\u2022 \u00bd cup (2 oz) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
\n\u2022 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
\n\u2022 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves<\/p>\n
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INSTRUCTIONS:
\n\u2022 Bring broth to a simmer in a large saucepan (do not boil).\u00a0 Keep warm over low heat.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.\u00a0 Add leeks; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Add rice and rind; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.\u00a0 Stir in wine, and cook 3 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Add 3 \u00bd cups broth, \u00bd cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes).\u00a0 Stir in asparagus.\u00a0 Add remaining broth, \u00bd cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 10 minutes).<\/p>\n
\u2022 Remove from heat; stir in cheese and juice.\u00a0 Sprinkle with thyme.<\/p>\n
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I have actually never made risotto before.\u00a0 I was apprehensive given the fact it is a difficult dish to prepare correctly, meaning the consistency… keeping it creamy but not over cooked is hard. I used a large skillet that provided a broad base so the rice cooked evenly. \u00a0I stirred the rice constantly adding the …
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