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Risotto with Peas

and Green Asparagus
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Risotto with Peas

Risotto with Peas - Risotto with green asparagus and creamy cheese - perfect for spring

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Health Score:
82 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
Calories:
464
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Peas and asparagus provide the appetising freshness and fibre that is pleasantly satiating. Together with the rice they also provide vitamin B1 - also known as thiamin. It is not for nothing that it is also called the "nerve vitamin", because it enhances our memory performance. If the vitamin is missing, the energy supply for the nerve cells runs out.

In the case of green asparagus, only the lower third needs to be peeled. This saves time and preserves the vitamins, which are located directly under the skin. To avoid cutting too much of the asparagus away, you can break it into small pieces instead of cutting it. It can only be broken above the woody, inedible end, which you can then dispose of safely or use to cook a vegetable broth.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie464 cal.(22 %)
Protein15 g(15 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates59 g(39 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6.5 g(22 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E4.6 mg(38 %)
Vitamin B₁0.5 mg(50 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin6.8 mg(57 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate88 μg(29 %)
Pantothenic acid1.7 mg(28 %)
Biotin9.1 μg(20 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.2 μg(7 %)
Vitamin C24 mg(25 %)
Potassium466 mg(12 %)
Calcium108 mg(11 %)
Magnesium59 mg(20 %)
Iron3.8 mg(25 %)
Iodine17 μg(9 %)
Zinc2.1 mg(26 %)
Saturated fatty acids5.3 g
Uric acid196 mg
Cholesterol19 mg
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
250 grams green Asparagus
425 milliliters Vegetable broth
1 onion
1 garlic clove
2 Tbsps olive oil
120 grams Arborio rice
100 milliliters white wine
125 grams Peas
3 stalks Chervil
50 grams Goat cheese
salt
peppers
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Small pot, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Peeler, 1 Large knife, 1 Ladle

Preparation steps

1.
Risotto with Peas preparation step 1

Rinse asparagus and pat dry. Trim woody ends and peel the lower third of the asparagus stalks, if desired. Cut asparagus into bite-sized pieces.

2.
Risotto with Peas preparation step 2

Bring broth to a boil in a small pot, then reduce heat and keep warm.

3.
Risotto with Peas preparation step 3

Meanwhile, peel the onion and garlic and chop finely.

4.
Risotto with Peas preparation step 4

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and cook the asparagus until crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

5.
Risotto with Peas preparation step 5

Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until transparent.

6.
Risotto with Peas preparation step 6

Stir in rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

7.
Risotto with Peas preparation step 7

Add white wine and cook, stirring, until completely absorbed.

8.
Risotto with Peas preparation step 8

Ladle in about 150 ml (approximately 2/3 cup) of hot broth and cook until almost all liquid is absorved, stirring frequently. Contine to add broth in this manner and cooking until rice is al dente, about 20 minutes.  

9.
Risotto with Peas preparation step 9

Add the asparagus and peas to the pot about 7 minutes before rice is finished booking, along with a little broth. 

10.
Risotto with Peas preparation step 10

Meanwhile, rinse chervil, shake dry, pluck leaves and chop finely.

11.
Risotto with Peas preparation step 11

Near the end of the cooking time, stir goat cheese into the risotto. Season with salt and pepper, stir in chervil and serve immediately.

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