Whole Grain Risotto with Asparagus and Peas

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Vollkorn-Risotto mit Spargel und Erbsen - SHEKO

40 Min

  • from Paulina

Ingredients

  • 200 g
    whole grain rice
  • 200 g
    frozen or fresh peas
  • 1
    zucchini, roughly chopped
  • 1
    bunch green asparagus
  • 1
    onion, finely chopped
  • 4
    tablespoons olive oil
  • 500–700 ml
    hot vegetable broth
  • 2–3
    tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
  • 50 g
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • Some
    salt to taste

This whole grain risotto combines tender asparagus, sweet peas, and creamy Parmesan into a light, aromatic dish.

Nutritional values ​​per serving

405

calories

11 g

protein

42 g

carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

preparation

  • 1

    Wash the asparagus, remove the woody ends. Set aside 5-7 tips and cut the remaining asparagus into pieces.

  • 2

    Sauté the onion in oil, add the rice, and toast briefly. Gradually add the hot broth and cook, stirring constantly.

  • 3

    Set aside a quarter of the peas. Cook the remaining peas, zucchini and asparagus for 3-4 minutes, then drain and blend into a creamy mixture.

  • 4

    Sauté the asparagus tips briefly in a pan with a little oil. When the risotto is almost ready, stir in the puréed vegetable cream and refine with cream cheese and Parmigiano.

  • 5

    Plate the risotto, top with the asparagus tips and whole peas, sprinkle with Parmigiano, and drizzle with a little olive oil.