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Receta Spring Risotto with Ham, Asparagus and Avocado, buzzing wisteria
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Ingredientes
- 2/3 cup (4.2oz, 125gr) Arborio rice (or other rice specifically for risotto – Carnaroli or Vialone Nano)
- 2 green garlic, trimmed and sliced
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) dry, white wine
- 2 1/4 cups (18oz, 540ml) chicken stock
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Condimenti:
- 6oz (180gr) ham, cut into 1″ (2.5cm) squares
- 8oz (240gr) asparagus, cut into 1 1/2″ lengths (4cm)
- 3 green garlic, trimmed and sliced, including tops
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbs fresh chives, snipped
- 1 avocado, 1/2 sliced, 1/2 cubed
- 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) Parmesan cheese – freshly grated
- When wine is almost absorbed add a 1/3 cup of stock and stir. (No need to stir constantly but do stir from time to time.)
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 199g | |
| Calories 416 | |
| Calories from Fat 346 | 83% |
| Total Fat 38.75g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat 5.6g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium 792mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 16.99g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.0g | 33% |
| Sugars 1.44g | 1% |
| Protein 5.99g | 10% |
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