Three-Grain Risotto With Asparagus Spears Recipe

Name: Three-Grain Risotto With Asparagus Spears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 medium); 1/2 cup uncooked Arborio or other short-grain rice; 1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley; 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup water; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2/3 cup 1% low-fat milk; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 12 asparagus spears, steamed; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup uncooked Arborio or other short-grain rice
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup water
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 asparagus spears, steamed
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

1
Bring saffron and broth to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
2
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; saute 3 minutes. Add rice, barley, and quinoa; saute 2 minutes. Add wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed. Stir in 1 cup water; cook 5 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth mixture is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes total).
3
Remove from heat; stir in cheese and next 4 ingredients (cheese through pepper). Top with asparagus spears, and sprinkle with pine nuts.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed, 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 medium), and more.

Yes, Three-Grain Risotto With Asparagus Spears 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.

Three-Grain Risotto With Asparagus Spears

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