Meat Lite: Bulgur 'Risotto' With Roasted Asparagus Recipe Recipe

Name: Meat Lite: Bulgur 'Risotto' With Roasted Asparagus Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 to 6 cups homemade chicken stock; 1 bunch (16 spears, about 1 pound) asparagus, woody stems removed and reserved; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 large shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup); 1 1/2 cup bulgur wheat; 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 4 ounces of brie, rind removed, cut into small cubes; Lemon wedges, for squeezing over finished risotto is desired

Servings: persons

4 to 6 cups homemade chicken stock
1 bunch (16 spears, about 1 pound) asparagus, woody stems removed and reserved
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 large shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 cup bulgur wheat
1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
4 ounces of brie, rind removed, cut into small cubes
Lemon wedges, for squeezing over finished risotto is desired

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Add your woody asparagus stems to the chicken stock, and bring to a simmer while you roast the asparagus. Toss the asparagus with the butter, oil, and salt, and arrange in one layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes, until the spears become tender and have browned. Cut into 2-inch pieces and set aside. Remove the woody asparagus from the simmering stock and discard. Keep it hot.
2
While the asparagus is roasting, fry the pancetta in a large saute pan over medium heat until the fat has rendered and the cubes are brown and crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the cubes, leaving 2 tablespoons of pork fat in the pan. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the bulgur, and stir to coat the grains in the fat and to toast them slightly, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of stock and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the stock has been absorbed.

230

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 to 6 cups homemade chicken stock, 1 bunch (16 spears, about 1 pound) asparagus, woody stems removed and reserved, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Meat Lite: Bulgur 'Risotto' With Roasted Asparagus Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Meat Lite: Bulgur 'Risotto' With Roasted Asparagus Recipe

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