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Lemon Risotto with Asparagus

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli rice
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed, stalks cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 1 cup thawed frozen peas
  • juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus more for serving
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • First, bring the chicken stock to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  • Next, heat 2 T olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss in the onions and cook until translucent (6 or 7 minutes).
  • Then, add the rice. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 - 3 minutes, or until edges become translucent. Add wine and cook until evaporated, stirring.
  • Add the chicken stock ½ cup at a time, waiting until mostly absorbed before adding another ½ cup. Continue adding stock for 20 minutes or until sauce becomes creamy and rice is al dente. You may not need to use all the stock.
  • Add asparagus and cook until tender, stirring frequently. Add peas and remove from heat.
  • Stir in lemon juice and zest, cheese, and 2 T olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately.
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