Asparagus and Parmesan Risotto
Asparagus and Parmesan Risotto is ready in 35 minutes (30 hands-on) and has 673 kcal and 19 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.19. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 35 min
- Hands-on
- 30 min
- Calories
- 673 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.19
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Short-grain rice (paella/risotto)180 g
- Green asparagus240 g
- Onion80 g
- Dry white wine80 g
- Vegetable stock800 g
- Butter20 g
- Parmesan50 g
- Olive oil20 g
Method
Keep the stock hot in a small pan. Cut the asparagus into pieces, keeping the tips apart, and sauté them in the oil for 4 minutes; set the tips aside.
Soften the finely chopped onion in the butter for 4 minutes, add the rice and stir for 1 minute. Pour in the wine and let it evaporate.
Add the stock a ladle at a time with the asparagus stems, stirring, for 18 minutes until creamy.
Stir in the grated Parmesan off the heat and serve topped with the asparagus tips.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 673 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 84 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
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